A new form of 3D printing, a where the object can transform under certain conditions, has been use to create “living” plastics or polymers.
The research, conducted by scientists from UNSW and the University
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Taking two bites of the research pie
Getting the mix right between industry and academia can be tricky, but one collaboration between dental manufacturer SDI and UNSW proves it is by no means impossible. Connor Pearce
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Solar race kicks off
The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge kicked off on October 13, for the 15th time travelling down the Stuart Highway from Darwin to Adelaide.
With cars only allowed 5kw of stored energy, all other propulsion
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Circular economy network to spur growth in local manufacturing
The NSW Circular network was launched on October 9 by Planning and Public Space Minister, Rob Stokes.
Housed at UNSW, the Circular Economy Innovation Network aims to grow manufacturing jobs in the re-use
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Industry, researchers, pursue dentistry without mercury
The Federal government has awarded a partnership between a consortium of universities and dental manufacturer SDI with $3 million in funding to develop a dental composite without using mercury.
Dental
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Hub to transform battery waste into valuable materials
A new research hub, led by UNSW professor Veena Sahajwalla, will investigate the recycling of battery and consumer wastes to create useful materials for manufacturers.
The Australian Research Council (ARC)
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AR safety system wins student award
An augmented reality (AR) system that could help workers to safely shut down dangerous machinery has won UNSW’s Maker Games.
The award was the product of an industry challenge from construction materials
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Circular economy: closing the loop
The potential of products made from recycled materials was on display at the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre’s (AMGC) “The Path to a Circular Economy” event.
In focus were materials such as
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Australia looks towards the stars
After a hiatus, Australia is once again looking to be involved in space, with benefits for manufacturers on ground and in orbit. Connor Pearce reports.
July 21, this year,
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Design Award recognises 3D bioprinter
A printer made by two University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers has won the 2019 Good Design Award of the Year.
The printer is a 3D bioprinter can print replicas of tumours and is the result of
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Design and engineering students scoot to partnership
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has expanded its partnership with Italian scooter manufacturer Piaggio, which owns the Vespa scooter brand.
Previously, the collaboration involved UNSW Art &
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Grappling with emerging skills shortage
Future requirements for workforces to effectively and successfully utilise emerging technology were the subject of statements from a NSW government minister and researcher on July 24.
Addressing government,
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Quantum research breaks through major boundary
The field of quantum computing took a major leap this week, thanks to researchers from the University of NSW (UNSW).
The team of scientists developed a two-qubit gate between atom qubits in silicon.
Two-qubit
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RoboCup results in wins for local universities
As robotics researchers, students and enthusiasts gathered at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, home-town teams from universities in Sydney were hoping for simulated and solid success.
Two
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Researchers suggest possibility of ultra-thin electronics
Researchers from RMIT and the University of New South Wales, (UNSW) have discovered magnetic properties within atomically thin structures that could be used for a new generation of devices, known as “spintronics”.
With
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Joint AU-UK funding for advanced materials in defence
The Australian Defence Force has identified seven research proposals for innovative materials as worthy of pursuing for military platforms.
Contained within the research proposals are methods of developing
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2019 RoboCup kicks off
Robotics teams and experts have converged on Sydney to compete in the 2019 RoboCup, aiming to claim the World Champion title.
Held for the first time in Sydney, 170 teams including 1,200 participants from
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UNSW students push the potential for vacuum travel
Students from the University of New South Wales have been selected to compete in the 2019 Hyperloop Pod Competition.
A subsidiary of SpaceX, Hyperloop attempts to create a new method of long-distance travel
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Overcoming fears associated with introducing new technology
Adopting new technology shouldn’t be avoided over worries that a security system will be breached. Miri Schroeter finds out how companies can benefit from upgrading their systems
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UNSW connects Australian research with Chinese manufacturing
UNSW’s Torch research roadshow has made three stops in China in May leading to two new collaborations between Australian researchers and Chinese manufacturers.
Meeting enterprises, technology transfer
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