Industry News
Victoria opens new training program round to address skills gaps
Grants of up to $500,000 are available to develop practical and innovative training courses addressing critical skills gaps in priority sectors. [ + ]
Bega Group reduces emissions with rooftop solar
Bega Group has partnered with AGL to install a 1.23 MW rooftop solar system at one of its largest manufacturing facilities in Western Sydney. [ + ]
Agreement reached on the future of Bell Bay Aluminium
Uncertainty over the future of the Bell Bay aluminium smelter in Tasmania has been resolved with a power supply agreement valid until 2031. [ + ]
AMCRC welcomes Edith Cowan University to its research program
As a Research Partner, ECU will contribute to collaborative research programs designed to help bring additive manufacturing further into the foreground. [ + ]
DroneShield awarded lucrative US defence contract
The three-year, US$500 million contract supports accelerated deployment of counter-UAS capabilities for US homeland defence. [ + ]
Krones rebrands its processing technology unit
Krones Group has announced the streamlining of its process technology business under a single brand called Krones Processing. [ + ]
High speed rail offers new manufacturing opportunities in NSW
The Australian Government has announced plans to develop a hi-tech advanced manufacturing facility in Newcastle to support high-speed rail. [ + ]
Industrial robot installations hit five million in 2025: report
Five million robots now operate in factories globally according to the latest report from the International Federation of Robotics. [ + ]
APPEX 2027 is now open for registrations
APPEX 2027 registrations open for Australia's Processing and Packaging Expo, which is returning to the MCEC from 16–19 March 2027. [ + ]
Hitachi Energy delivers six 500 kV shunt reactors for HumeLink project
The delivery of the six 120-tonne reactors marks a major milestone in the critical NSW electricity transmission project. [ + ]
DroneShield opens $13m Adelaide defence hub
DroneShield has opened its new Adelaide R&D hub to accelerate the development of next-generation Australian defence technology. [ + ]
WA urea project using modular fabrication in India
Larsen & Toubro says its landmark achievement showcases India's scale and capabilities in modular fabrication. [ + ]
Dragos expanding OT security platform, acquiring NetRise and runZero
With the close of Accenture's majority investment, Dragos is extending its platform into exposure management and software supply chain security. [ + ]
Funding awarded for electrolyser manufacturing in Port Kembla
Developed from research at the University of Wollongong, Hysata’s technology is designed to produce renewable hydrogen more efficiently than current technologies. [ + ]
GMG announces startup of new graphene production plant
Once fully complete and optimised the Gen 2.0 Plant is expected to be largely self-powered from standalone energy generation that utilises renewable sources. [ + ]
