ENEOS opens Direct MCH large-scale demonstration plant in Brisbane
13 October, 2026Demonstration operations are seen as a step towards establishing a green hydrogen supply chain through the production of methylcyclohexane.
Western Sydney Aerotropolis investment reaches $34.6bn
12 October, 2026With the opening of the new Western Sydney Airport, investment is increasing in advanced manufacturing and technology facilities at the Bradfiled City precinct.
First prospective tenants identified for Western Defence Forge
09 October, 2026The Government of Western Australia says it has identified five preferred proponents for its Western Defence Forge advanced manufacturing hub development.
Automated cell therapy manufacturing system wins Good Design Award
08 October, 2026Celleo's Larkem V40 automates one of the last hand-done steps in making a cell therapy faster, more precise and without the most expensive cleanroom.
80% of ANZ operational systems hit with a cyber attack in the past year
08 October, 2026 | Supplied by: ClarotyA recent survey has found that with an average financial impact of $2.04m, cyber attacks on OT systems in ANZ have been twice as costly as the global average.
New wastewater facility opens in Western Sydney
07 October, 2026The $1.2 billion Badu Yarragul Water Resource Recovery Facility at Kemps Creek aims to help support the next chapter of growth across Western Sydney.
Pope Packaging completes Adelaide facility expansion
07 October, 2026 | Supplied by: Pope PackagingWith a major expansion of its Adelaide paper sack manufacturing operation, Pope Packaging has increased the quality and capacity of its manufacturing.
Victoria opens new training program round to address skills gaps
06 October, 2026Grants of up to $500,000 are available to develop practical and innovative training courses addressing critical skills gaps in priority sectors.
Agreement reached on the future of Bell Bay Aluminium
02 October, 2026Uncertainty over the future of the Bell Bay aluminium smelter in Tasmania has been resolved with a power supply agreement valid until 2031.
DroneShield awarded lucrative US defence contract
01 October, 2026 | Supplied by: DroneShieldThe three-year, US$500 million contract supports accelerated deployment of counter-UAS capabilities for US homeland defence.
AMCRC welcomes Edith Cowan University to its research program
01 October, 2026As a Research Partner, ECU will contribute to collaborative research programs designed to help bring additive manufacturing further into the foreground.
Krones rebrands its processing technology unit
30 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Krones AGKrones Group has announced the streamlining of its process technology business under a single brand called Krones Processing.
High speed rail offers new manufacturing opportunities in NSW
29 September, 2026The Australian Government has announced plans to develop a hi-tech advanced manufacturing facility in Newcastle to support high-speed rail.
Why quantum is our next big bet after AI
28 September, 2026 by Petra Andrén*Equating 'quantum' with only 'quantum computing' risks missing out on the benefits of quantum technologies that are almost here.
APPEX 2027 is now open for registrations
25 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty LtdAPPEX 2027 registrations open for Australia's Processing and Packaging Expo, which is returning to the MCEC from 16–19 March 2027.
