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The Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) has launched a South Australian Node at Flinders University’s Tonsley campus, aiming to connect manufacturers with research expertise and support the commercial development of additive manufacturing technologies.

UNSW Sydney and battery technology company Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop clean energy skills, research and manufacturing capability in Australia, including plans for a proposed training and innovation centre in Western Sydney.

Australia’s advanced manufacturing capabilities could be affected by research security policies that restrict scientific collaboration with China, according to commentary published by the University of Technology Sydney’s Australia-China Relations Institute (UTS:ACRI).

The Queensland Government has announced the completion of the Port of Mackay Container Depot hardstand, a 1.3-hectare facility intended to improve freight efficiency and access to domestic and international markets for regional industries, including manufacturing.

The Australian Aluminium Council has called for bauxite, alumina and aluminium to be added to Australia's Critical Minerals List, saying the move would help protect the country's integrated aluminium industry and strengthen its role in global manufacturing and supply chains.

Schneider Electric has partnered with Australian advanced manufacturing company Hyperion Systems to integrate industrial automation and control technologies into a containerised 3D printing platform designed to produce replacement parts and maintenance tooling closer to industrial operations.

End Food Waste Australia (EFWA) has launched a national membership program aimed at helping businesses across the food supply chain, including manufacturing, reduce waste, recover costs and improve resource efficiency.

Melbourne-based medtech company Sleeptite has secured a US patent for smart bedding technology developed with RMIT University researchers, with a recent study indicating the sensors can be manufactured using scalable production techniques while maintaining performance and durability.

Australian electronics manufacturer EE Solutions (EES) is expanding its manufacturing capabilities through equipment upgrades and software development, with Production Engineer Marilize Logan contributing to efforts to improve production efficiency and product development.

Australia’s planned $425 billion defence capability investment over the next decade could support advanced manufacturing, workforce development and productivity, according to Commonwealth Bank (CommBank), as the government seeks to strengthen the country’s sovereign defence capabilities.