ARC awards $82.5m for new research hubs and training centres
16 October, 2026$82.5 million has been awarded in Australian Government funding to 17 new research hubs and training centres through the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Program.
Industrial electricity costs could halve by sharing infrastructure
16 October, 2026Heavy industry could reduce electricity costs by up to 50% by sharing renewable infrastructure and coordinating how it uses power, according to a new report.
ARENA opens Round 3 of Solar Sunshot with $250m available
15 October, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)ARENA is seeking local and global solar innovators for the latest $250 million solar manufacturing funding round.
CCEP's $39.7m can line upgrade in Perth increases capacity 40%
14 October, 2026The investment at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' Kewdale facility lifts speeds to 1500 cans/min, with a capacity around 384 million cans/year.
ENEOS opens Direct MCH large-scale demonstration plant in Brisbane
13 October, 2026Demonstration operations are seen as a step towards establishing a green hydrogen supply chain through the production of methylcyclohexane.
ARENA funds manufacturing of solar construction robots
13 October, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)Australian-made solar robots are moving towards commercial scale with $31.1m in ARENA funding.
Western Sydney Aerotropolis investment reaches $34.6bn
12 October, 2026With the opening of the new Western Sydney Airport, investment is increasing in advanced manufacturing and technology facilities at the Bradfield City precinct.
First prospective tenants identified for Western Defence Forge
09 October, 2026The Government of Western Australia says it has identified five preferred proponents for its Western Defence Forge advanced manufacturing hub development.
80% of ANZ operational systems hit with a cyber attack in the past year
08 October, 2026 | Supplied by: ClarotyA recent survey has found that with an average financial impact of $2.04m, cyber attacks on OT systems in ANZ have been twice as costly as the global average.
Automated cell therapy manufacturing system wins Good Design Award
08 October, 2026Celleo's Larkem V40 automates one of the last hand-done steps in making a cell therapy faster, more precise and without the most expensive cleanroom.
New wastewater facility opens in Western Sydney
07 October, 2026The $1.2 billion Badu Yarragul Water Resource Recovery Facility at Kemps Creek aims to help support the next chapter of growth across Western Sydney.
Pope Packaging completes Adelaide facility expansion
07 October, 2026 | Supplied by: Pope PackagingWith a major expansion of its Adelaide paper sack manufacturing operation, Pope Packaging has increased the quality and capacity of its manufacturing.
Victoria opens new training program round to address skills gaps
06 October, 2026Grants of up to $500,000 are available to develop practical and innovative training courses addressing critical skills gaps in priority sectors.
Agreement reached on the future of Bell Bay Aluminium
02 October, 2026Uncertainty 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
01 October, 2026As a Research Partner, ECU will contribute to collaborative research programs designed to help bring additive manufacturing further into the foreground.
