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Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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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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Thales & Hexagon partner to ramp up EMEA quality & production

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Thales partners with Hexagon for five years to standardise quality and scale production across EMEA using advanced metrology technology and digital solutions.
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Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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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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PiLogic secures $4 million to boost precision AI for space

Wed, 28th May 2025
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PiLogic has raised $4 million to develop its precise AI technology aimed at enhancing object tracking and diagnostics in aerospace and defence sectors.
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Commercial drone automation set to soar across industries

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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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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Osmose and Neara have partnered to enhance utilities' asset risk assessments, aiming for improved grid resilience and significant cost savings.
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Orbbec unveils Gemini 335Le camera & Pulsar SL450 LiDAR

Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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Orbbec has launched two innovative products, the Gemini 335Le 3D camera and Pulsar SL450 LiDAR, enhancing AI and robotic vision technology offerings.
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Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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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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Ansys, Cognata & Microsoft join forces on ADAS testing

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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Ansys has teamed up with Cognata and Microsoft to launch the Automated Driving Perception Hub on Azure, enhancing sensor testing for automotive ADAS and AV systems.
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Unitec launches IoT Impact Lab for smart tech innovation

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Unitec has launched an IoT Impact Lab to empower communities through IoT and AI, fostering innovation and career opportunities for students.
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Carbonix partners with Toll to enhance drone operations in Australia

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Carbonix has partnered with Toll Uncrewed Systems to bolster drone operations and training in Australia, enhancing capabilities across various sectors.
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Heathrow enhances efficiency & security with Genetec solutions

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Heathrow increases efficiency and security by quadrupling its Genetec deployment, now monitoring over 150 km of baggage belts and 150,000 vehicles daily.
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Australian tech firms spearhead mining efficiency & sustainability

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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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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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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The new solution offers LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) based insights into critical infrastructure 30 times faster than manual processing.
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Are solar panels a good investment? Auckland Uni answers

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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We wanted to offer an educational tool that's impartial and realistic to help people work out if solar is economic for their workplaces.
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Govt. puts $800,000 towards 3-D aerial mapping of Northland

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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The data can be used by forestry companies to help plan their logging operations and horticulture companies for sustainable land management.