Industry News
New free TAFE courses aim to develop manufacturing skills
The NSW Government has announced four new free TAFE courses designed to upskill Australians and support employment opportunities in the manufacturing industry. [ + ]
Climate Smart Engineering Conference 2025: program announced
Engineers Australia says that Australia's leading voices in climate resilience, circularity and clean energy will headline its CSE25 conference. [ + ]
New liquid catalyst to transform chemical manufacturing
A major Australian breakthrough in liquid catalysis could transform how essential products are made. [ + ]
Visy announces new insulation to reduce the use of polystyrene
Packaging company Visy has announced a product called Visycell to replace problematic expanded polystyrene (EPS). [ + ]
The engineering workforce is critical to securing Australia's future
Engineers Australia says the next federal government needs to prioritise real action on developing Australia's engineering workforce. [ + ]
Aussie manufacturing conditions improve at fastest pace since 2022
S&P Global has reported that Australia's manufacturing sector experienced its strongest improvement in nearly two-and-a-half years in March. [ + ]
Study shows coal mine methane emissions much higher than reported
UNSW researchers say a Queensland coal mine could be releasing greenhouse gases at three to eight times higher rates than officially reported. [ + ]
Boral secures grant for cement kiln carbon reduction
Project will reduce process emissions from cement clinker manufacturing by up to 100,000 tonnes. [ + ]
Livium’s LFP battery technology gains new investor interest
Livium's subsidiary VSPC has reported increased investor engagement following its recent $307 million grant from ARENA for an LFP Demonstration Plant. [ + ]
Sydney recycling facility launched to give e-waste a new life
UNSW plastics recycling technology has found its first commercial use in an e-waste recycling facility on Sydney's North Shore. [ + ]
China to invest 1 trillion yuan in robotics and high-tech industries
China's National People's Congress has announced a venture capital fund to expand development of robotics and AI. [ + ]
Allegro electrolyte technology granted a US patent
Innovative micro-emulsion electrolyte technology positions Allegro as a frontrunner in the race for long-duration energy storage solutions. [ + ]
LAPP Australia partners with CMZ on motor control
LAPP Australia has announced a distibution partnership with Italian industrial automation and motor control company CMZ Sistemi Elettronici. [ + ]
Stone & Wood debuts beer cans with 83% recycled content
Lion's Stone & Wood beer brand, along with its supply chain partners Visy, Novelis, and Rio Tinto, has announced a new sustainable packaging initiative. [ + ]
NSW pilot program to strengthen regional manufacturing
The NSW Government has launched a Lean Manufacturing Pilot Program aimed at increasing competitiveness for manufacturers across regional NSW. [ + ]
