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Medical Technologies (MedTech) stories

Why Purpose - Not Venture Capital - is Powering Australia's Next Medtech Breakthrough

Australia's DermR Health pioneers a needle-free skin cancer test, driven by purpose and bootstrapped funding, defying medtech's investor-driven challenges.

By Stefan Mazy • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Health Technologies

Liza Noonan named Chief Executive Officer at Cicada Innovations

Liza Noonan will become CEO of Cicada Innovations in November 2025, aiming to boost Australia's deep tech sector and grow its global presence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025

Robotics

A defining moment is approaching for Australian manufacturing

Australia's manufacturing faces a pivotal moment; ARM Hub's CEO urges rapid SME adoption of automation to boost competitiveness and innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

EduTech

INCITE Awards celebrate WA's leaders in innovation & diversity

The 34th INCITE Awards in Perth honoured WA's top tech innovators, spotlighting gender equity leaders and Norwood Systems for standout achievements in STEM.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Medical Technologies (MedTech) stories

Robotics

AMD unveils yotta-scale AI roadmap & USD $150m pledge

AMD maps 'yotta-scale' AI future with Helios platform, new chips across data centre to edge, and a USD $150m education pledge.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Physical Security

When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.

By Tune Global • 10 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Data Protection

Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth

Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Decidr to acquire Sugarwork, boosting AI onboarding in Asia-Pacific

Decidr is set to acquire US AI platform Sugarwork, enhancing AI onboarding and knowledge tools across Asia-Pacific with integration into DecidrOS by 2025 year-end.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Robotic Process Automation

Luma Health acquires Tonic to streamline patient intake & care

Luma Health acquires Tonic Health, enhancing patient intake and care automation across 1,000+ health systems in the US, UK, Canada, and Caribbean.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

EduTech

ALS breakthrough could be worth billions for global health systems

An effective ALS treatment could create up to USD $143 billion in value over ten years, easing healthcare burdens in seven major economies including the US and UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Health Technologies

Australis Scientific wins MedTech prize for bladder health device

Australis Scientific wins MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific Grand Prize and USD $175,000 for ConfidanzTM, a wearable device treating overactive bladder at home.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

Health Technologies

Novenda raises USD $6.1m to expand 3D printed dental tech

Dutch startup Novenda secures USD $6.1 million to expand its multi-material 3D printing tech for night guards and dentures across Europe and the US.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Risk & Compliance

Pure Global appoints AI expert to cut MedTech costs

Pure Global appoints Ran Chen as CTO to advance AI-driven regulatory automation, aiming to cut costly delays for medical device manufacturers worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 24th May 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Huma acquires Aluna & partners with Eckuity to boost growth

Huma acquires US-based Aluna to enhance its digital respiratory care offerings and partners with Eckuity Capital to boost its global healthcare M&A strategy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025