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Australia–Japan laser a new step towards advanced defence manufacturing

21 August, 2026

The successful trial of a new laser system marks a deepening of Australia‍-–Japan defence collaboration and expansion of Australia's defence manufacturing.


Hazer technology to be evaluated by major Japanese power utility

20 August, 2026

The Hazer–KBR alliance has secured a paid study with a leading Japanese power utility to assess the integration of Hazer's methane pyrolysis technology into its generation facilities.


Researchers recover silver from end‍-‍of‍-‍life solar panels

19 August, 2026

The challenge is no longer whether silver could be recovered from solar panels, but whether it could be recovered at a scale and cost that made recycling commercially viable.


Robotic Automation joins Varley Group

17 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Robotic Automation Pty Ltd

Automation company Robotic Automation has announced it has become part of engineering company Varley Group.


Engineers Australia marks International Youth Day

13 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Engineers Australia

Engineers Australia has recognised the importance of allowing young people to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle the challenges of the future.


Tomago Aluminium smelter gets green investment

13 August, 2026

The joint government investment will deliver a long-term renewable energy solution for the smelter that supports commercially sustainable operations beyond 2028.


ANSTO celebrates 20 years of OPAL supporting research and innovation

13 August, 2026 | Supplied by: ANSTO

OPAL is the centrepiece of some of ANSTO's world‍-‍class research and commercial facilities.


New Zealand Steel announces first steel from new EAF

11 August, 2026

Steel production using a new electric arc furnace will cut the steelworks' annual greenhouse gas emissions by over 45%.


Pure Lithium secures Australian patent for lithium battery technology

10 August, 2026

Battery technology company Pure Lithium Corporation hopes its Australian patent will help deliver lithium metal battery manufacturing in Australia.


WA advanced defence manufacturing hub EOIs oversubscribed

10 August, 2026

A proposed WA defence hub is gaining momentum with 179 expressions of interest from across the world.


Battery energy storage set to rise sixfold by 2030

07 August, 2026

Electrification, industry and the surge in data centre development are all driving demand for BESS, with China and the US leading the market.


Australian-made grid technology makes first export to Portugal

06 August, 2026

Australian company EcoJoule Energy has announced the completion of the first export of its EcoVAR low‍-‍voltage distribution STATCOM to Portugal.


Australian additive manufacturers prepare for AUKUS submarine opportunities

06 August, 2026

Additive manufacturers across Australia are entering into a qualification program for opportunities in the US and UK submarine programs under AUKUS.


IMARC 2026 will bring the mining world to Sydney

05 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Beacon Events

Now is the time for robust conversations and new thinking as we seek solutions to support mining in creating national resilience and global prosperity.


Nanjing Iron & Steel Co joins HILT CRC

05 August, 2026

NISCO is the first Chinese steel company to join HILT CRC in collaboration on low‍-‍emissions iron and steelmaking.


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