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Scanabull raises NZD $1.1 million for cattle weighing tech

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New Zealand agritech startup Scanabull raises NZD $1.1 million to scale smartphone-based 3D cattle weighing for beef farmers.
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Fathom deepens AXA Climate tie-up for flood risk data

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Fathom has deepened its partnership with AXA Climate's Altitude platform to embed richer probabilistic flood and terrain data for investors.
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Emesent unveils GX1 scanner to speed up site surveys

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Emesent launches GX1 mobile scanner, promising survey-grade accuracy and site survey times slashed by up to 95% for construction teams.
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ECOVACS debuts full-scenario home robots & LilMilo at CES

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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smart home
ECOVACS launches full-scenario home robots at CES, unveiling new DEEBOT, GOAT, WINBOT and ULTRAMARINE lines plus LilMilo pet bot.
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Roborock unveils AI stair-climbing robot & Real Madrid deal

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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smart home
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Roborock debuts an AI stair-climbing Saros Rover at CES and kicks off a multi-year global partnership with Real Madrid Football Club.
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Bigmate deploys AI quality platform on Equinix in Sydney

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Bigmate has launched its ACIS AI quality platform on Equinix infrastructure in Sydney, targeting global growth in industrial automation.
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Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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clean technologies
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climate change
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united nations
The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.
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Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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lidar
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3d scanning
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public infrastructure
Central Coast Council used a remote-controlled vehicle with LiDAR and 360° CCTV to scan a 640m sewer stretch, enhancing safety and efficiency in inspections.
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Commercial drone automation set to soar across industries

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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agricultural technology
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surveillance
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edge computing
A Forrester report finds 78% of automation leaders plan to implement aerial drone automation within a year, boosting efficiency across industries.
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Osmose & Neara partner to enhance utility data accuracy

Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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data analytics
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lidar
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predictive analytics
Osmose and Neara have partnered to enhance utilities' asset risk assessments, aiming for improved grid resilience and significant cost savings.
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Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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agricultural technology
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construction
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geographic information system
The global drone GIS mapping market is poised for significant expansion, fuelled by technological advancements and increasing demand across diverse industries.
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Carbonix partners with Toll to enhance drone operations in Australia

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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drones
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collaboration
Carbonix has partnered with Toll Uncrewed Systems to bolster drone operations and training in Australia, enhancing capabilities across various sectors.
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Australian tech firms spearhead mining efficiency & sustainability

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ai
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clean technologies
Small Australian tech firms, including innovators Plotlogic and global drone solutions, drive sustainable innovation and efficiency in global mining; key players in the industry's 'race to net-zero'.
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SA Power Networks completes world-first with extreme weather response

Thu, 11th May 2023
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weather
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lidar
SA Power Networks has used state-of-the-art technology to inform, manage and accelerate its response to the River Murray flood event.
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Neara launches a new automated LiDAR classification solution

Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
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clean technologies
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productivity
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sustainability
The new solution offers LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) based insights into critical infrastructure 30 times faster than manual processing.