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An Australian manufacturing collaboration between Hypersonix Launch Systems and The University of Queensland has developed high-temperature ceramic matrix composites and associated manufacturing processes designed to withstand the extreme conditions of hypersonic flight, according to the Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC (ACM CRC).

New Energy Transport (NET) has taken delivery of its first Volvo heavy electric prime mover and announced Unilever as its foundation customer, marking the start of commercial electric heavy vehicle freight operations for the company in Sydney.

The NSW Government has announced more than $1 million in funding for 22 startups and small businesses under the second round of the 2025-26 MVP Ventures Program, supporting projects across areas including advanced manufacturing, housing, clean energy and health as businesses work towards commercialising new technologies.

The Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, a renewable hydrogen project linked to Orica's manufacturing operations in New South Wales, has reached final investment decision (FID), with Plug Power announcing it has secured an order to supply 50 megawatts (MW) of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers for the facility.

A new $17.14 million manufacturing hub has opened at Ourimbah on the NSW Central Coast, with Central Coast Industry Connect (CCIC) saying the purpose-built facility is designed to help small and medium-sized food and beverage manufacturers expand production, access shared equipment and strengthen local manufacturing capability.

Arkeus has opened a new advanced manufacturing facility in Ormeau, Queensland, aimed at increasing production of AI-powered defence sensing systems, with the expansion supported by AUD$1.48 million from the Queensland Government's Sovereign Industry Development Fund (SIDF).

Volvo Group Australia has commenced local manufacturing of battery-electric original equipment manufacturer (OEM) trucks, with what the company says are the first Australian-made OEM electric trucks rolling off the production line at its Wacol facility in Queensland.

Manufacturing work has begun on the first Tangara train refurbishment at Newcastle’s Cardiff Maintenance Centre, with the NSW Government saying the project marks the start of rebuilding the Hunter’s rail manufacturing workforce and capability.

OncoSil Medical has completed three manufacturing validation cycles with manufacturing partner Cyclotek, establishing a scalable Australian manufacturing capability for its OncoSil device as the company progresses towards commercial production, according to an announcement from the medical device manufacturer.

Hazer Group has announced that independent testing has confirmed its graphite can be upgraded to more than 99.99% purity using thermal purification, marking a step forward in the company's efforts to develop higher-value applications for its graphite co-product.