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Is it time to consider managed retreat?
Disaster Recovery

Is it time to consider managed retreat?

Experts warn rebuilding in flood-hit areas could lock communities into repeated damage, forcing a national rethink on who pays to move.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2023

Global Stories

LiDAR stories

Roborock unveils AI stair-climbing robot & Real Madrid deal
Internet of Things

Roborock unveils AI stair-climbing robot & Real Madrid deal

Roborock debuts an AI stair-climbing Saros Rover at CES and kicks off a multi-year global partnership with Real Madrid Football Club.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Safe Software brings FME Remote Engines to Snowflake users
Data Analytics

Safe Software brings FME Remote Engines to Snowflake users

Safe Software's FME Remote Engines is now on Snowflake Marketplace, enabling 30% faster data integration and transformation in Snowflake's cloud environment.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race
Clean technologies

Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race

The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Commercial drone automation set to soar across industries
Agricultural Technology

Commercial drone automation set to soar across industries

A Forrester report finds 78% of automation leaders plan to implement aerial drone automation within a year, boosting efficiency across industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Osmose & Neara partner to enhance utility data accuracy
Data Analytics

Osmose & Neara partner to enhance utility data accuracy

Osmose and Neara have partnered to enhance utilities' asset risk assessments, aiming for improved grid resilience and significant cost savings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements
Agricultural Technology

Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements

The global drone GIS mapping market is poised for significant expansion, fuelled by technological advancements and increasing demand across diverse industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Neara launches a new automated LiDAR classification solution
Clean technologies

Neara launches a new automated LiDAR classification solution

The new solution offers LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) based insights into critical infrastructure 30 times faster than manual processing.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023

Stories from Other Regions

LiDAR stories

Thales & Hexagon partner to ramp up EMEA quality & production
DevOps

Thales & Hexagon partner to ramp up EMEA quality & production

Thales partners with Hexagon for five years to standardise quality and scale production across EMEA using advanced metrology technology and digital solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan
LiDAR

Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
PiLogic secures $4 million to boost precision AI for space
Space

PiLogic secures $4 million to boost precision AI for space

PiLogic has raised $4 million to develop its precise AI technology aimed at enhancing object tracking and diagnostics in aerospace and defence sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Orbbec unveils Gemini 335Le camera & Pulsar SL450 LiDAR
Robotics

Orbbec unveils Gemini 335Le camera & Pulsar SL450 LiDAR

Orbbec has launched two innovative products, the Gemini 335Le 3D camera and Pulsar SL450 LiDAR, enhancing AI and robotic vision technology offerings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Ansys, Cognata & Microsoft join forces on ADAS testing
Endpoint Protection

Ansys, Cognata & Microsoft join forces on ADAS testing

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Carbonix partners with Toll to enhance drone operations in Australia
Unified Communications

Carbonix partners with Toll to enhance drone operations in Australia

Carbonix has partnered with Toll Uncrewed Systems to bolster drone operations and training in Australia, enhancing capabilities across various sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Heathrow enhances efficiency & security with Genetec solutions
Firewalls

Heathrow enhances efficiency & security with Genetec solutions

Heathrow increases efficiency and security by quadrupling its Genetec deployment, now monitoring over 150 km of baggage belts and 150,000 vehicles daily.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Australian tech firms spearhead mining efficiency & sustainability
Semiconductors

Australian tech firms spearhead mining efficiency & sustainability

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'.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
SA Power Networks completes world-first with extreme weather response
Weather

SA Power Networks completes world-first with extreme weather response

SA Power Networks has used state-of-the-art technology to inform, manage and accelerate its response to the River Murray flood event.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th May 2023