Queensland manufacturing showcased to global audience at AMW 2026
Manufacturing is taking centre stage in Queensland this week as the state hosts Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 for the first time in the event’s more than 20-year history, according to the Queensland Government.
RTX’s Raytheon wins contract for SeaRAM systems on Australian frigates
RTX’s Raytheon has been selected to provide SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for Australia’s new Mogami-class frigates under the Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program.
Manufacturing revenue and profitability slump as global conflict pressures sector, report says
Australian small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses recorded sharp falls in revenue, profitability and inventory levels in the first quarter of 2026 as disruption linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on markets, according to a new report from Unleashed.
Manufacturing automation’s ‘blind spot’ remains at the cut, says Sandvik Coromant
Global metal cutting and machining solutions company Sandvik Coromant says manufacturing automation continues to face a key limitation at the point where the cutting tool meets the material, despite broader advances in robotics, connected systems and analytics.
RMIT breakthrough: Tree bark waste becomes tool for cleaner air and water
Eucalyptus bark, typically stripped from logs and discarded as forestry waste, could be repurposed into materials for cleaning polluted water, filtering air and capturing carbon dioxide, according to new research from RMIT University.
Voltavate launches Victorian R&D site for battery manufacturing push
Battery technology startup Voltavate is establishing its Australian headquarters and research and development facility in Port Melbourne, in a move aimed at supporting the growth of battery manufacturing capability in Victoria.
Manufacturing gap in voltage management leaves Aussies $1.4B out of pocket, says EcoJoule Energy
Australian manufacturing-linked power electronics company EcoJoule Energy says underinvestment in voltage management technologies across distribution networks is costing energy consumers about $1.1 billion a year in potential savings, alongside an estimated $317 million in annual appliance damage.
Australian-first critical minerals facility opens in Sydney
New critical minerals processing facilities have been opened in Sydney, aimed at strengthening Australia’s capability to refine resources used in renewable energy technologies, defence applications and other advanced industries, according to a joint media release from the Australian Government.
Manufacturing, energy security in focus as Australian gov’t unveils domestic gas reservation scheme
The Australian Government has announced a new domestic gas reservation scheme aimed at securing affordable gas supplies for Australian households and manufacturing industries, with exporters to be required to direct part of their production to the domestic market from mid-2027.
WA budget boosts manufacturing, energy transition and industrial investment
The Western Australian Government says its 2026-27 State Budget will deliver billions of dollars in investment aimed at supporting manufacturing, energy transition projects and broader economic diversification across the State.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 enters final run-up to Brisbane debut
Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to play a critical role in the national economy, underpinned by ongoing investment in advanced technologies, automation, and high-value production.
