Industry News
Deakin University launches metal resources research centre
Deakin has launched circAlloy to strengthen Australia's circular economy and advanced manufacturing future. [ + ]
Construction begins on south-west WA advanced manufacturing hub
The WA Government says the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Hub in Picton will be WA's first ever hub for advanced manufacturing, technology and renewable energy. [ + ]
Newcastle carbon capture plant opens
MCi Carbon's Myrtle carbon capture plant turns industrial carbon dioxide emissions into materials used in construction and manufacturing. [ + ]
Accenture acquires Dragos and increases OT cybersecurity offering
Accenture has arranged to acquire a majority stake in OT security company Dragos and complete two more acquisitions to bolster its OT security credentials. [ + ]
GWW to provide recycled water for a Victorian data centre
Greater Western Water's recycled water plant in Melton is set to become the first in the state to deliver recycled water to a data centre. [ + ]
NVIDIA technology aims to give factories an AI brain
NVIDIA Factory Operations Blueprint (FOX) is a reference design for building an autonomous factory manager agent. [ + ]
New Energy Transport secures funding to accelerate electric road freight
The closing of an initial $5m equity raise will be used to fast-track the electrification of Australian road freight. [ + ]
DroneShield marks global manufacturing milestone in Europe
Australian counter-UAS manufacturer DroneShield has announced that its first European-produced CUAS has successfully come off the production line. [ + ]
Siemens expands Queensland manufacturing facility
A major investment in the Fusesaver facility will quadruple its size in a new location, double the workforce and deliver $300m in additional exports over the next decade. [ + ]
Customer demand exceeding capacity for Alpha HPA
Alpha HPA says customer demand is now exceeding the planned capacity of its flagship Gladstone facility. [ + ]
Curtin University project to research sustainable gallium processing
Cutting-edge technology and devices across the world may soon use Western Australian gallium. [ + ]
Mars Petcare Wodonga expansion boosts manufacturing output
Expansion of the Mars Petcare factory in Wodonga is boosting cat food production capacity and creating more than 65 jobs, according to the Victorian Government. [ + ]
WA Government to boost development of Collie green steel mill
The WA Government has announced it will invest $9.8m to progress plans for Australia's first low-emissions steel mill and WA's first steel recycling mill. [ + ]
Queensland increases investment in CopperString
The Queensland Government has announced an increase in its commitment to CopperString by delivering an additional $3.2bn investment. [ + ]
LION to close James Boag's Brewery in Launceston
Due to a decline in the national beer market, LION plans to close the James Boag's Brewery in Launceston in November 2026. [ + ]
