Queensland manufacturers to gather in Brendale for industry networking event
Manufacturing Queensland has invited manufacturers from the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay to attend its first networking event for the year, aimed at supporting industry connections and sharing information about upcoming programs and opportunities.
2026 National Manufacturing Summit to highlight Australia’s defence manufacturing
Manufacturing sovereignty and Australia’s defence capability will be the focus of the 2026 National Manufacturing Summit, with Weld Australia calling for sponsors and speakers to participate in the event to be held in Adelaide on 29 and 30 July 2026.
Manufacturers invited to QMI webinar on hydrogen, batteries and energy pathways
Queensland Manufacturing Institute (QMI) has announced it will host a free online webinar aimed at manufacturers seeking to understand emerging opportunities in the energy sector, according to a statement released by the organisation.
Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector gears up for foodpro 2026
Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector will take centre stage at foodpro 2026, with organisers confirming the major trade event will return to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 26 to 29 July.
Top Australian innovators recognised in ATSE Awards
Six leading Australian researchers and innovators have been recognised for their contributions across fields including health, nanotechnology, digital innovation, sustainability and Indigenous genomics, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) announced.
Renewable fuels and gas to headline Climate Action Week Sydney 2026
Bioenergy Australia has announced a strategic partnership with Climate Action Week Sydney (CAWSYD26) for the 2026 Renewable Fuels Summit, which will spotlight renewable fuels and gas as key themes in Australia’s transition toward a low-carbon economy.
“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
Weld Australia showcases manufacturing innovation at 2025 awards
Leaders in welding and manufacturing from across New South Wales and the ACT were celebrated in Sydney at Weld Australia’s 2025 NSW & ACT Welding Excellence Awards, honouring standout projects, people, and organisations shaping the industry’s future.
Manufacturing excellence recognised as Ego CEO joins Victorian Hall of Fame
Ego Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive Officer and Director Dr Jane Oppenheim has been inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame’s Honour Roll for Service to Industry, recognising her more than three decades of contribution to innovation and growth in Australian manufacturing.
Perth to host first Indo-Pacific robotics and AI conference
Perth is set to become the focal point for discussions on robotics, artificial intelligence, and cyber technologies when it hosts the inaugural Indo-Pacific Robotics, Autonomy, AI and Cyber Conference (IPRAAC) from 7 to 9 October 2025.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
