Industry News
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. [ + ]
Government invests in green metals manufacturing
The Australian Government has announced $750 million to boost development of new technologies in metals manufacturing. [ + ]
Swinburne-led hub to help drive digital manufacturing locally
A $5 million Digital Manufacturing Hub launched at Swinburne University of Technology could help to level up Australia's manufacturing capacity by 30%. [ + ]
Orro launches asset discovery service for OT
Australian IT solutions provider Orro has announced it is offering its Digital Asset Discovery (DAD) as a managed service for OT environments. [ + ]
Rockwell launches factory-scale digital twin technology
Rockwell Automation has launched its Emulate3D Factory Test digital twin software at NVIDIA GTC 2025. [ + ]
BOC opens new merchant carbon dioxide facility in Victoria
BOC's new CO2 production facility in Longford, Victoria, is largest merchant processing facility in the South Pacific. [ + ]
Swinburne joins global Green Steel Alliance
Swinburne University of Technology is a founding member of the Green Steel Alliance, which aims to lead the world in carbon-neutral iron and steel production. [ + ]
Sparc Hydrogen commences pilot plant construction
Sparc Technologies has announced the commencement of the construction of Sparc Hydrogen's first-of-its kind photocatalytic water splitting pilot plant. [ + ]
Construction begins on Latrobe Valley’s new big battery
EnergyAustralia's 350 MW Wooreen Energy Storage System will be one of the largest energy storage systems in Australia. [ + ]
ASI will continue to seek tariff relief for steel
The Australian Steel Institute has said it will continue to work to secure an exemption from the USA's 25% tariff on Australian steel. [ + ]
BlueScope appointed adviser to Whyalla Steelworks
BlueScope has confirmed that the administrators of the Whyalla Steelworks group have appointed BlueScope as a steelmaking adviser. [ + ]
Government invests in local IV fluid manufacturing
The federal government is investing $20 million in an expansion of Australia's onshore manufacturing capability for intravenous fluids. [ + ]
NSW Industry Policy sets local manufacturing targets
The NSW Government has released the state's first NSW Industry Policy to promote collaboration across industry, the innovation sector and trade businesses. [ + ]
Universities and AMRF partner to boost advanced manufacturing in NSW
The NSW Government has announced a partnership agreement between the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility in Western Sydney and 11 NSW and ACT universities. [ + ]
OFS launches AI-based productivity solution for manufacturing
Australian-built generative AI software includes real-time insights facilitating a greater connection between the C-suite and operational teams. [ + ]
