WA Government commits $6.5m in funding to local space research
10 July, 2026Funds will be distributed over the next four years with a total of $4 million awarded to AROSE Ltd and $2.5 million to Curtin University.
Steelmaking returning to Newcastle with Greensteel Australia
09 July, 2026Greensteel Australia is investing $500m to build Australia's first new steel mill in more than 30 years at the former Newcastle Steelworks site.
AMCRC announces project to evaluate local titanium powder
08 July, 2026A new project will evaluate the performance of locally produced titanium feedstock for advanced manufacturing.
NSW to invest $12bn to rebuild Hunter train manufacturing
07 July, 2026The NSW Government has announced a $12 billion investment in a new state-owned train manufacturing facility and a 15-year rolling stock pipeline.
Dual-bubble method removes more microplastics from wastewater
06 July, 2026 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityResearchers at RMIT University found more effective way to capture microplastics from wastewater using a combination of microbubbles and nanobubbles.
Orica hydrogen hub project reaches major investment milestone
06 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)The Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub project will deploy 50 MW of electrolyser capacity to produce around 4700 tonnes of hydrogen each year.
Energy crisis will have long-term effects: Australian Industry Group
03 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Industry GroupA report from the Australian Industry Group says that even with an imminent end of military hostilities in the Gulf, Australia will face a long tail of negative impacts.
Funding program for smaller businesses to access additive manufacturing
02 July, 2026Australian manufacturers and startups can now access a $3.25m funding program designed to fast-track the adoption of additive manufacturing.
ARENA backs Sicona battery technology to boost EV performance
30 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)Sicona Battery Technologies will receive up to $45m in funding to demonstrate manufacturing of its advanced silicon-carbon battery anode material.
Researchers investigate swarm robots for mining
29 June, 2026Researchers at Adelaide University say that swarm robots inspired by bees and ants could transform the future of mining.
Deakin University launches metal resources research centre
25 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Deakin UniversityDeakin has launched circAlloy to strengthen Australia's circular economy and advanced manufacturing future.
Construction begins on south-west WA advanced manufacturing hub
24 June, 2026The WA Government says the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Hub in Picton will be WA's first ever hub for advanced manufacturing, technology and renewable energy.
Newcastle carbon capture plant opens
23 June, 2026MCi Carbon's Myrtle carbon capture plant turns industrial carbon dioxide emissions into materials used in construction and manufacturing.
GWW to provide recycled water for a Victorian data centre
22 June, 2026Greater Western Water's recycled water plant in Melton is set to become the first in the state to deliver recycled water to a data centre.
DroneShield marks global manufacturing milestone in Europe
18 June, 2026 | Supplied by: DroneShieldAustralian counter-UAS manufacturer DroneShield has announced that its first European-produced CUAS has successfully come off the production line.
