Manufacturing investment to support jobs and food production in northern Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced a new manufacturing-focused investment aimed at supporting jobs and expanding food production capacity in regional Victoria, with more than 40 roles expected to be created in the state’s dairy sector.
Aussie green hydrogen project first to benefit from UAC’s new China factory
Global composite technology provider UMOE Advanced Composites (UAC) has begun full-scale production of advanced composite cylinders at its new manufacturing facility in Jiaxing, China.
New Energy Transport leads all-electric freight delivery between Sydney and Canberra
Zero-emission trucking company New Energy Transport (NET) says it has completed what it describes as Australia’s first all-electric “end-to-end” heavy road freight delivery, positioning the milestone as evidence of electric trucking’s commercial viability while pointing to broader challenges in the freight and energy systems.
WA launches first nuclear foundations training program for AUKUS
Western Australia has spearheaded its first nuclear foundations training course, positioning the state’s manufacturing and industrial sectors to capitalise on AUKUS submarine program opportunities.
Manufacturing funding opens as Sustainability Victoria launches $1M recycling grants
Manufacturing businesses in Victoria are being invited to apply for up to $1 million in funding under a new grants round aimed at strengthening recycling and resource recovery, according to Sustainability Victoria.
Australia, Germany advance manufacturing cooperation on guided weapons components
The Australian Government has announced a step toward expanding domestic manufacturing capability for guided weapons, with a new agreement aimed at exploring local production of key missile components, according to the Australian Department of Defence.
6K Additive secures $1.1M order to boost manufacturing of Nickel 718 powder
6K Additive has announced a $1.1 million purchase order for its Nickel 718 superalloy powder, in a move that underscores growing manufacturing demand for high-performance materials in additive manufacturing applications.
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.
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