Industry News
WA announces legislation to drive industry investment
The WA Government has announced it is introducing legislation to fast-track approvals for major strategic projects around the state. [ + ]
Australia moves towards Horizon Europe membership
The Australian Government is in negotiation with the EU to join Horizon Europe, the world's largest collaborative R&D platform. [ + ]
Mitsubishi Electric to acquire Nozomi Networks
In what is said to be the largest operational technology (OT) security acquisition, Nozomi Networks will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric. [ + ]
Research unlocks greener hydrogen peroxide supply
UQ researchers have developed technology that simplifies the production of hydrogen peroxide for industry and is being licensed for commercialisation. [ + ]
ARENA announces second Sunshot funding round
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced the launch of the second funding round of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program. [ + ]
Samsara Eco opens first circular plastics plant
Australian biotech company Samsara Eco last week announced the opening its first plastics recycling plant, located in Jerrabomberra, NSW. [ + ]
Solar and battery project completed at biscuit factory
The Arnott's Group has announced the completion of a large-scale solar and battery storage system at its Huntingwood biscuit factory. [ + ]
Amaero and Titomic sign supply and development agreement
US-based Amaero and Titomic have signed an agreement for Amaero to be Titomic's exclusive supplier of powders to support its proprietary cold spray technology. [ + ]
BlueScope saves 2000 hours of downtime with predictive maintenance
BlueScope has saved around 2000 hours of downtime with AI-driven predictive maintenance technology from Siemens. [ + ]
WA Government investing in wind energy manufacturing opportunities
The WA Government has announced $2 million has been awarded to a Bunbury company under a partnership program to advance wind energy manufacturing in the state. [ + ]
NSW Government local manufacturing target exceeded with new buses
The NSW Government's order for 151 new electric buses means it has exceeded its 50% local manufacturing target. [ + ]
Australian manufacturing growing at fastest pace since 2022
Australia’s manufacturing PMI has climbed to near three-year high, according to S&P Global. [ + ]
South Australia opens second funding round for advanced manufacturing
The SA Government has announced that second-round applications are now open to help South Australian manufacturers adopt advanced technologies. [ + ]
The Arnott's Group marks 160 years
The Arnott's Group has celebrated 160 years of the iconic Arnott's biscuit brand at its Huntingwood bakery in Western Sydney. [ + ]
Veolia unveils AI-powered robot arm to boost recycling rates
Veolia has installed an AI-powered robot arm in a material recovery facility at its Bibra Lake Resource Recovery Park in Western Australia. [ + ]
