technology

Australian three-dimensional (3D) metal printing company Spee3D has developed the first metal 3D printer called Lightspee3D, that can leverage Supersonic 3D deposition technology. Lightspee3D’s technology aims to manufacture grade printing at production speeds. It also allows operators to print industrial quality metal parts in minutes. “Typically, 3D printers of this size and complexity require up … Continue reading Australian metal 3D printer expands worldwide →

Researchers at Swinburne University, in conjunction with Infrared Robotics (IR), have developed a collaborative robot system that automatically treats soft tissue injuries in the neck, back, and head. Based on an analysis of the patient through a thermal camera, the system uses a collaborative robot to apply targeted laser therapy to identified pain, known as … Continue reading Swinburne researchers train robots to relieve chronic pain →

British defence technology company QinetiQ relies on Brisbane-based ImmersaView, a company that develops advanced software solutions for complex visualisation applications in the defense, simulation, audio visual, education, energy, and emergency services industries, to capture high-quality vision from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Touring the UK headquarters of QinetiQ, Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning … Continue reading ImmersaView helps UK defence company →

Young Aboriginal scientists, engineers, and mathematicians will congregate at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 28 to 29 May for the third annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Aboriginal student congress. STEM engages with more than 500 students from 140 schools from years five to 10 through a range of interactive, challenging, and culturally relevant … Continue reading Aboriginal students developing careers in STEM →

Professor Guoxing Lu from Swinburne’s department of mechanical engineering and product design is collaborating with the Rail Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre to find better metamaterial to strengthen the core of rail sandwich panels. Swinburne University of Technology researchers are turning origami shaped two dimensional materials (2D) into three dimensional (3D) metamaterials to replace aluminium foam … Continue reading Swinburne origami-inspired materials to strengthen trains →

Mouser Electronics now stocks the latest PAN1762 Series RF module from Panasonic. The ultra-low-power Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 module enables large amounts of data in connectionless environments, providing a compact solution for the Internet of Things, beacon, and mesh network applications. The Panasonic module is based on the Toshiba TC35680 single-chip controller, featuring an Arm … Continue reading Panasonic’s new Bluetooth module available at Mouser Electronics →

The University of Sydney’s Nano Institute has partnered with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), launching scientific sensing technology for Australia’s defence. According to a media release by the university, researchers at the Jericho Smart Sensing Laboratory will be developing a nanoscale device that assess physical, chemical, biological, acoustic, and electromagnetic environment. This technology will … Continue reading Sydney Nano and RAAF partner to develop sensing tech →

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related occupations have a 1.6 times higher growth rate than non-STEM jobs in Australia. This is according to an analysis of labour force data by the Department of Jobs and Small Business, which indicates that between November 2013 and November 2018, employment in STEM occupations grew by 16.5 per … Continue reading Rapid growth in technology-driven jobs makes STEM learning a priority →

The federal government has signed two contracts to further develop the Australian Defence Force’s unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities. Defence minister Christopher Pyne said the Defence Innovation Hub contracts, signed with UAV vision and Textron Systems Australia, would enable Australia to remain at the forefront of surveillance, intelligence and force protection capabilities. “The $2.1 million … Continue reading Two contracts signed for military drone development →

Naval Group has partnered with Science Alive!, one of the country’s largest single interactive science exhibitions to inspire, excite and encourage Australians to pursue pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Naval Group will be a platinum sponsor over the next three years and will have a large stand presence at this year’s Science … Continue reading Naval Group partners with Science Alive! to inspire the next generation →

Silicon Valley fintech innovators Nomis Solutions have announced Melbourne as the location of their Asia-Pacific HQ, which adds to state’s growing fintech sector and creating up to 50 jobs over five years, according to a report by the premier’s website. More than 10,000 bankers worldwide use Nomis’ cutting-edge approach to big data, personalised customer solutions … Continue reading Silicon Valley Fintech chooses Victoria for APAC HQ →

The NSW government has announced that NSW businesses can now apply for NSW Government grants of up to $250,000 under the NSW-Israel Research and Development (R&D) Tech Innovation Program. The program which is jointly run by the NSW Government and State of Israel was established to support innovation and strengthen ties between NSW and Israel.  Minister for Trade & Industry, Niall Blair opened … Continue reading NSW-Israel R&D Tech Innovation Program grants for NSW businesses →

Acting Energy Minister Mark Ryan and Energy Queensland CEO David Smales today welcomed 23 new Energex apprentices at the EsiTrain facility in Brisbane. Ryan said the new apprentices were being welcomed into Energy Queensland, the parent company of Energex and Ergon Energy – the largest electricity distribution company in Australia and “a family of 7,400 … Continue reading New Energex apprentices for Brisbane EsiTrain facility →

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, has announced another Australian defence industry collaboration success with Melbourne firm AMOG Technologies contracting with Thales on new research into stealth technology for submarine periscopes and optronic masts. Minister Pyne congratulated AMOG Technologies, an offshore and maritime engineering company who will be working in collaboration with … Continue reading AMOG,Thales collaborate on new submarine technology research →

ABB is previewed its collaborative robot, now with a single arm, at the International Robotics Exhibition (iREX) 2017 in Tokyo. The collaborative robots are designed to work alongside humans on the factory floor to raise productivity and support the transition to mass customisation. The robot will be officially launched in 2018. Like YuMi, a small-parts … Continue reading ABB unveils newest member of the YuMi family →

The Victorian State Government has unveiled the startups that have been selected to participate in Australia’s first cybersecurity accelerator program – CyRise. Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy Philip Dalidakis announced the group which includes Brooklyn Dynamics, CYDARM, NetCrypt and Cybercitadel. Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy Philip Dalidakis said, “CyRise is supporting … Continue reading Startups unveiled for CyRise →

The SA state government has received 60 international proposals under its $150 million Renewable Technology Fund. The proposals included a diverse range of next generation renewable energy and energy storage technologies, including batteries, bioenergy, pumped hydro, thermal, compressed air and flywheel. The government website mentioned that successful applicants will be notified in the ensuing months. Of these … Continue reading Proposals flow in for SA’s Renewable Tech Fund →

Bain Capital Private Equity has signed a definitive agreement with Toshiba Corporation (Toshiba) for the purchase of Toshiba Memory Corporation (TMC). A special purpose acquisition company formed by the Bain Capital-led consortium, K.K. Pangea (Pangea) has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Toshiba for the purchase of all shares of TMC, a wholly … Continue reading Toshiba to sell chip unit to Bain Capital for $22b →

The Queensland Government has opened the third round of its popular Small Business Digital Grants, providing up to $10,000 in matched funding to operators keen to embrace new technology. Small Business Minister Leeanne Enoch said 403 Queensland small businesses have already shared in more than $2 million in funding under the first two rounds of the program – generating growth … Continue reading New round of QLD government small business grants →

Last week, Toyota Australia reported that its last Toyota Aurion has rolled off the line at Toyota Australia’s Altona manufacturing base after 11 successful years, racking up over 110,000 sales domestically, as well as 70,000 that were built for the export market. It was Toyota’s answer to the big-Aussie V6 family sedan that broke cover … Continue reading Last Toyota Aurion rolls off the line →