Industry News
POSCO Holdings steps up HILT CRC partnership
HILT CRC has announced that South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings has deepened its engagement with the Centre, moving to Key Partner status. [ + ]
Melbourne company gets funding for new battery manufacturing model
Voltavate's approach to manufacturing-integrated battery separators is backed by ARENA through a $3.55m pilot program. [ + ]
Hazer and KBR complete commercial-scale hydrogen plant design
Hazer Group has announced a significant milestone in the commercialisation of its methane pyrolysis technology. [ + ]
Foodmach invests in A&RT
Automation & Robotics Technology (A&RT) has been acquired by a group of investors that includes Foodmach, Packaging Partners and others. [ + ]
Siemens announces turnkey industrial edge AI solution
Siemens has announced the next generation of its Industrial Automation DataCenter, a custom-configured data centre for IT requirements in industrial production. [ + ]
Biotechnology innovations in latest $6.9m industry grant funding
The federal government has announced that five innovation initiatives will share $6.9 million in funding under the government's Industry Growth Program. [ + ]
Australia and US investing in additional critical minerals projects
The Australian Government says critical minerals projects supported under the Australia-US Critical Minerals Framework will be worth more than $5 billion. [ + ]
Two Pilbara manufacturers get a boost from WA Government
The WA Government has awarded $846,700 to regional projects in the Pilbara through Round 8 of the RED Grants program, of which two will support local manufacturing initiatives. [ + ]
UNSW hydrogen fuel cell design could unlock key clean energy technology
Researchers at the University of NSW have redesigned hydrogen fuel cells to solve a critical flaw, bringing clean energy for transport and beyond closer to reality. [ + ]
NSW introduces mandatory regulations for battery manufacturers
New legislation introduces mandatory battery regulations, including greater responsibility for manufacturers and suppliers in reducing the risk of fires. [ + ]
A merging of flavours: Unilever Foods and McCormick
Unilever has confirmed details of a transaction to merge its foods business with McCormick, with the deal expected to be completed by mid-2027. [ + ]
Government brings forward $6.15bn to support manufacturing
The federal government has announced it is bringing forward $6.15bn in concessional capital to support Australian businesses affected by global disruptions. [ + ]
JP Morgan reports weakening of global manufacturing due to slower trade
According to JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI, the war in the Middle East has been testing the resilience of the global manufacturing sector. [ + ]
Construction begins on Tasmanian hydrogen fluoride pilot plant
ABx Group Limited has announced that its hydrogen fluoride pilot plant in Bell Bay Tasmania has entered the construction phase. [ + ]
ARENA investing in freight shift from diesel to electric
ARENA has announced up to $25.3m in funding for NewVolt to build a shared fast‑charging network for electric trucks in Victoria. [ + ]
