Leadership skills increasingly in demand for engineers
09 November, 2026 | Supplied by: Engineers AustraliaEA’s Chief Engineer says that in today’s jobs market, employers looking for engineers are placing much greater emphasis on leadership skills and initiative.
Novel method to reduce metal waste in manufacturing
06 November, 2026A new process could separate mixed metal powders for reuse, helping reduce material waste in electronics manufacturing, 3D printing and other industries.
ARENA backs hydrogen technology for steelmaking pilot
05 November, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)Hadean Energy estimates its technology could produce hydrogen using around 30% less electricity than conventional electrolysers.
CSIRO suggests ways Australia can grow battery manufacturing sector
04 November, 2026 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeThe CSIRO has released a report identifying pathways where Australia can further participate in the battery manufacturing supply chain.
NSW opens expressions of interest for Bradfield enterprise precinct
03 November, 2026The NSW Government has announced it is seeking a developer for the Bradfield City manufacturing and business precinct.
UQ researchers develop faster membrane technology
02 November, 2026New membrane technology can deliver faster and more precise molecule separation that could improve the efficiency and sustainability of industrial processes.
AMCRC launches research node in South Australia
30 October, 2026Hosted by Flinders University, the new Node will work in partnership with Adelaide and Flinders Universities to connect industry with research expertise.
WA Government offers manufacturing energy investment loans
29 October, 2026The Made in WA Energy Affordability Investment Program will provide low-interest loans to help manufacturers install solar and battery systems, and upgrade equipment.
ARENA funds major industrial heat electrification project
26 October, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)A project at Rio Tinto’s Gladstone alumina refinery aims to demonstrate new pathway for electrifying industrial heat at scale.
ABB enters into joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
26 October, 2026 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB to hold a controlling 51% stake in a joint venture formed with Mitsubishi Electric's low-voltage power distribution product business.
Former mine site at Teralba to be new train manufacturing hub
22 October, 2026The NSW Government has announced a former mine site at Teralba as the preferred location for a new state-owned train manufacturing facility.
NeoSmelt joins HILT CRC in low-emissions ironmaking research
22 October, 2026NeoSmelt is investigating the development of a direct reduced iron electric smelting furnace (DRI-ESF) pilot plant in Kwinana.
Weld Australia joins Additive Manufacturing CRC
21 October, 2026New partnership will connect Australia's welding industry with a $57.5m national research effort to accelerate additive manufacturing.
APPEX 2027 to put AI and robotic advances in the spotlight
20 October, 2026 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty LtdBeing held from 16–19 March 2027 in Melbourne, APPEX 2027 will demonstrate how AI, robotics and intelligent automation are being applied across processing and packaging.
Sparc and Levidian partner on UAE graphene-based coatings manufacturing
19 October, 2026Sparc Technologies has entered a partnership for the commercialisation of ecosparc enhanced protective coatings in the Middle East.
