Sungrow summit highlights technology, grid stability, and safety in Australia’s energy transition
At its PV & ESS Summit in Sydney on 25 March, Sungrow, a photovoltaic (PV) inverter and energy storage system provider, brought together over 300 industry stakeholders to launch new storage and hybrid solutions and address challenges shaping Australia’s renewable energy transition.
MIT and Mecalux launch AI tool to optimise warehouse inventory
The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) and Mecalux have launched an artificial intelligence-based simulator aimed at optimising inventory distribution across warehouse networks, the center announced.
HDR completes manufacturing-focused Factory of the Future at Western Sydney University
HDR has delivered a manufacturing-focused facility at Western Sydney University’s Bankstown City Campus, with the firm stating the project is designed to integrate advanced technologies into education, research, and industry engagement.
Clarity secures large-scale manufacturing agreement for copper-64
Clarity Pharmaceuticals, an Australia-based clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company, has announced a manufacturing supply agreement aimed at scaling up copper-64 production, as the company advances its radiopharmaceutical development program toward potential commercialisation.
Energy Estate, QCAR partner to advance BioNQ sugar-to-fuel project
Energy Estate says it has formalised a strategic affiliation with Queensland Cane Agriculture and Renewables (QCAR) to advance the BioNQ Project in North Queensland, an initiative aimed at converting sugarcane into low-carbon fuels while supporting Australia’s fuel security and regional economies.
$2B investment backs Australian aluminium manufacturing future
The Queensland Government says a $2 billion investment with the Albanese Government and Rio Tinto will support the future of Australian aluminium manufacturing, with a focus on sustaining smelting operations and jobs in Central Queensland.
Investment critical to keep gas affordable for manufacturers – Australian Energy Producers
Australia’s east coast gas market is currently well supplied, but ongoing investment is essential to maintain reliable energy for manufacturers and households, according to a media release from Australian Energy Producers (AEP) responding to the latest Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) published by the Australian Energy Market Operator.
New AI infrastructure rules aim to put Australians first
The Australian Government has released a new set of expectations for data centres and AI infrastructure developers, outlining how growing investment in the sector should deliver benefits for the national interest while supporting economic and environmental priorities.
Manufacturing investment drives recycled conveyor belt launch at Fenner Conveyors facility
Manufacturing capability in Western Australia has been bolstered following the official opening of a new materials innovation hub by Fenner Conveyors, alongside the launch of a recycled-content conveyor belt developed in partnership with Tyrecycle.
Tetra Pak rolls out single-serve wine cartons in Australia, New Zealand
Tetra Pak has announced an expansion of its packaging capabilities in Oceania, with new technology enabling single-serve wine and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages to be produced in Australia and New Zealand.
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
