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Locally manufactured components drive landmark AUKUS submarine sustainment effort

Australian manufacturers have played a central role in supporting the first maintenance activity conducted on a United Kingdom nuclear-powered submarine in Australia under the AUKUS partnership, with the Australian Submarine Agency highlighting the milestone as a demonstration of the country's growing industrial capability.

WA-built electric bendy buses mark Australian manufacturing first

Western Australia has unveiled what the State Government says is Australia's first locally manufactured electric articulated bus, describing the project as a boost for local manufacturing while expanding the capacity of Perth's public transport network.

Austal backs additive manufacturing framework for maritime, defence sectors

Austal, in partnership with Curtin University and the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC), has launched a collaborative research project aimed at accelerating the adoption of additive manufacturing across Australia's maritime and defence sectors.

UNSW brews up manufacturing breakthrough with ultrasonic espresso

Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a new coffee brewing process that could reduce energy consumption in beverage manufacturing by up to 75%, using ultrasonic sound waves to produce espresso-strength coffee with room-temperature water.

Nutrien expands manufacturing capacity with new east coast facility

Nutrien Ag Solutions says the completion of a new manufacturing and distribution centre in Victoria has tripled its domestic manufacturing capacity, as the company seeks to strengthen supply chain reliability for Australian farmers.

AML3D completes manufacturing systems delivery to major US military shipbuilder

AML3D has completed the delivery and commissioning of its first two large-scale ARCEMY® X additive manufacturing systems for Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of HII and the largest military shipbuilder in the United States, according to a company announcement.

Amaero expands manufacturing capacity with third atomizer commissioned ahead of schedule

Amaero has expanded its manufacturing capacity after completing the commissioning of its third advanced Electrode Induction Melting Inert Gas Atomizer (EIGA Premium) ahead of schedule at its flagship facility in Tennessee.

Manufacturing group calls for clarity on proposed Victorian work-from-home legislation

The South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) has called for greater transparency around proposed Victorian work-from-home legislation, arguing that workplace flexibility arrangements are already being managed effectively between employers and employees in the manufacturing sector.

Nexsen secures $1.5M to support manufacturing scale-up and diagnostics platform development

Nexsen Limited has secured more than $1.5 million in non-dilutive funding support aimed at advancing manufacturing scale-up and platform optimisation for its rapid diagnostics technology, following its admission as an industry partner to the Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Sustainable and Green Economy Manufacturing (SAGE-Manufacturing).

Manufacturing begins on WA-built electric ferry fleet for METRONET on Swan project

Construction has officially begun on Western Australia’s first locally built electric ferry fleet, marking a manufacturing milestone for the $107 million METRONET on Swan Ferry Service Expansion project. 
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Responding to manufacturing demand and performance signals

Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.