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.
Siemens expands Queensland manufacturing facility
17 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdA major investment in the Fusesaver facility will quadruple its size in a new location, double the workforce and deliver $300m in additional exports over the next decade.
Curtin University project to research sustainable gallium processing
16 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Curtin UniversityCutting-edge technology and devices across the world may soon use Western Australian gallium.
Customer demand exceeding capacity for Alpha HPA
16 June, 2026Alpha HPA says customer demand is now exceeding the planned capacity of its flagship Gladstone facility.
Mars Petcare Wodonga expansion boosts manufacturing output
15 June, 2026Expansion of the Mars Petcare factory in Wodonga is boosting cat food production capacity and creating more than 65 jobs, according to the Victorian Government.
WA Government to boost development of Collie green steel mill
12 June, 2026The WA Government has announced it will invest $9.8m to progress plans for Australia's first low-emissions steel mill and WA's first steel recycling mill.
Queensland increases investment in CopperString
12 June, 2026The Queensland Government has announced an increase in its commitment to CopperString by delivering an additional $3.2bn investment.
