Industry News
Fortescue commissions first battery electric locomotives
Fortescue has announced that it has commenced commissioning of two new battery electric locomotives on its rail network. [ + ]
Government seeks input on wind and transmission infrastructure
DISR is seeking industry input on the domestic manufacturing of wind turbines and transmission infrastructure. [ + ]
Additive manufacturing unlocks power for space and defence missions
An Australian-led additive manufacturing research project is set to transform how long-duration space and defence missions are powered. [ + ]
Government finalises Net Zero Fund design
The Net Zero Fund will deliver targeted investments to support the transition to less carbon-intensive manufacturing and production processes. [ + ]
BioCarbon secures funding to commercialise biochar coke
BioCarbon has secured ARENA support for its first commercial biochar steelmaking project displacing fossil coke. [ + ]
Schneider Electric moves towards SDA with new DCS
Schneider Electric has released an open, software‑defined distributed control system. [ + ]
Collie home to WA’s largest state-owned battery
Collie in Western Australia now has the state’s largest state-owned battery. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser acquires particle analysis specialist
Endress+Hauser has announced it has acquired SOPAT, a Germany-based specialist in inline process measurement technology. [ + ]
ABB introduces DCS modernisation program
ABB says its Automation Extended program is designed to help industries modernise without disruption. [ + ]
foodpro 2026 now open for registrations
Returning to Melbourne with over 400 suppliers exhibiting food and beverage processing equipment and more, foodpro is now open for registrations. [ + ]
Queensland Government opens $79m manufacturing grant program
The Queensland Government has opened the Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grant Program with funding of up to $79.1 million on offer. [ + ]
Engineers Australia pre-budget submission calls for productivity boost
Engineers Australia has urged the federal government to bolster engineering capability, infrastructure productivity and skills reform in the 2026 Budget. [ + ]
Registration now open for AMW 2026
Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) returns in 2026 and for the first time it is heading to Brisbane. [ + ]
NRF invests $75 million in Alpha HPA
The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation will invest $75 million in Alpha HPA, backing the company's processing technique for producing ultra-high-purity alumina. [ + ]
Mitsubishi Electric completes acquisition of Nozomi Networks
The acquisition of Nozomi Networks preserves the company’s independent operations, vendor‑neutral technology roadmap, and established partnerships. [ + ]
