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AMS announces 2026 Beamex User Group meeting

05 June, 2026 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

After a two-year break, the Beamex User Group meeting returns to the Sunshine Coast over two days in November.


A high-speed, real-time optical data connection for industrial applications

04 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS

Fraunhofer IPMS has introduced a new industrial communication technology called Li‍-‍Fi Grathus, which transmits data via light instead of cable or radio waves.


NSW launches Local Jobs First Commission legislation

02 June, 2026

Local workers and businesses are set to receive priority in NSW Government contracts moving forward.


EA warns skills shortages remain profession’s biggest challenge

01 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Engineers Australia

Skills shortages and workforce gaps remain a significant challenge following a recent online industry poll of more than 450 industry professionals.


MGA Thermal announces major industrial thermal storage project

01 June, 2026

MGA Thermal and Knode are commencing a FEED study for what they say is Australia’s largest industrial thermal storage project.


Whyalla Steelworks sale enters final bidding round

29 May, 2026

The sale of the Whyalla Steelworks has advanced to its final stage with two bidders shortlisted.


Queensland launches tender for additional gas‍-‍fired generation

28 May, 2026

The Queensland Government has launched a tender to support an additional 400 MW of gas-fired generation in Central Queensland.


Researchers turn captured carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals

28 May, 2026

University of Queensland researchers have developed a method to produce industrial chemicals with only carbon dioxide, water and electricity.


WA calls for expressions of interest to build defence manufacturing hub

27 May, 2026

The WA Government has opened expressions of interest (EOIs) for companies with an international market to establish a presence in Western Australia.


Corvus Technology opens Victorian manufacturing facility

26 May, 2026

A new advanced manufacturing facility in Victoria aims to establish a defence manufacturing capability in Victoria.


NSW announces largest ever boost to renewable power

26 May, 2026

The NSW Government has announced it is launching what it says is the biggest renewable energy tender in the state's history.


Arafura Rare Earths to ramp up rare earths mining in NT

25 May, 2026

The national Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve has provided support for Arafura's final investment decision on the Nolans mine in the Northern Territory.


AMCRC announces additive manufacturing research investment

22 May, 2026

New manufacturing research investment targets aerospace, medtech and defence.


PsiQuantum announces Australian site at Moreton Bay Central

21 May, 2026

A new quantum computing site will strengthen Queensland's role in advanced manufacturing and accelerate company's path to utility‍-‍scale quantum computing.


Steelmaker reaches majority renewable electricity

21 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Infrabuild Recycling

InfraBuild's Laverton mill in Victoria now melts scrap to create recycled steel with around 50% renewable energy.


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