Microbiology diagnostic equipment manufacturer LBT Innovations has partnered with AstraZeneca and Thermo Fisher to speed up the development of LBT’s APAS AI software platform for microbial testing in the pharmaceutical sector. The software, seen on LBT’s APAS Independence laboratory instrument, speeds up the laboratory processing of clinical samples by utilising AI to scan for microbial…
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NSW releases new guidelines for working with cobots The NSW government’s Centre for Work Health and Safety has released what it says is a world-first set of guidelines for working safely with collaborative robots (cobots). Guidelines for Safe Collaborative Robot Design and Implementation were developed in partnership with Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, University of Technology…
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RMIT University engineers are investigating a combination of sound waves and the nanomaterial MXene that could triple the lifespan of mobile phone batteries. MXenes are a class of two-dimensional materials that are compared to graphene. They are highly conductive and are of interest in novel batteries, but suffer from rust issues. Distinguished Professor of Chemical…
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The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has released a roadmap to decarbonise Australia’s alumina sector – crucial for net zero goals as the country is the world’s largest alumina exporter. Worth $7.5 billion to the national economy every year, the Roadmap for Decarbonising Australian Alumina Refining, outlines technologies that could reduce emissions from Australia’s six alumina…
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Shipbuilder Luerssen Australia has announced a milestone in its growth, with its workforce reaching the 200 employee mark. Over the last four years the company has expanded its teams in Perth and Adelaide as it delivers twelve Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the Royal Australian Navy. Luerssen has six vessels under construction across…
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Australian manufacturing is racing towards digitisation, and none moreso than in naval shipbuilding. Here, Craig Lockhart explains progress being made in developing a digital shipyard to construct Australia’s new Hunter class frigates. BAE Systems is progressing the world’s most advanced anti-submarine warfare frigate and building a critical industrial capability that will contribute to keeping our…
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Space services provider Saber Astronautics has announced the first set of Australian projects selected for development on board the International Space Station (ISS). Selected with a focus on their manufacturing potential, the projects range from the seemingly frivolous zero-G beer bottle from 4-Pines Brewing, to in space repair utilising Titomic’s cold spray fusion additive manufacturing…
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Federal Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor and ACT Minister for Skills Chris Steel (pictured) are encouraging eligible applicants to enrol in Fee-Free TAFE courses on offer through the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT). Fee-Free TAFE is a jointly funded initiative between the Commonwealth and state and territory governments, which will inject more than…
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A major $23 million upgrade to the Queensland node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility network was celebrated on Tuesday. ANFF-Q has state-of-the-art facilities, staff and equipment specialised in microfluidics, organic electronics and opto-electronics, biomaterials, novel semiconductor materials, and related testing. According to a statement from the Queensland government – which contributed $4.59 million to…
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3D Metalforge places itself in liquidation 3D printing bureau 3D Metalforge has placed itself and its Singapore operating subsidiaries in voluntary administration. Directors voted to propose voluntary administration to creditors for the Australian listed parent company and, separately, for liquidation of its Singapore subsidiaries 3D Metalforge Pte Ltd and 3D Matters Pte Ltd. No reasons…
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