Southern Launch secures $25M to expand manufacturing-linked space infrastructure
Southern Launch has secured $25 million in Series A funding to expand its spaceport infrastructure, increase its workforce and grow launch, re-entry and range services, with the company saying the investment will strengthen Australia's manufacturing and sovereign space capabilities.
Siemens, IFS partner on industrial AI to support manufacturing lifecycle
Siemens and IFS have announced a strategic partnership aimed at helping manufacturers connect engineering, production and asset management data through industrial artificial intelligence (AI), with the companies saying the collaboration is intended to improve productivity and optimise production assets across the product lifecycle.
Sparc launches graphene additive range for manufacturing-focused ESD coatings
Sparc Technologies has announced the launch of SparcES™, a new graphene additive range for electrostatic discharge (ESD) and conductive coatings, targeting applications used in data centres, semiconductor facilities and electric vehicle battery manufacturing plants.
Crusader Caravans sets Manufacturer of the Year record with fourth CIV win
Crusader Caravans has been recognised by Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) as the most awarded manufacturer in the history of the organisation's Hall of Fame and Industry Awards, following four Manufacturer of the Year wins over the past six years.
Oracle expands AI supply chain tools to improve manufacturing efficiency
Oracle has announced new artificial intelligence-powered capabilities for its Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) platform, including four new Fusion Agentic Applications designed to help organisations improve manufacturing efficiency, strengthen supply chain performance, and enhance inventory management.
Qld backs drone manufacturing project with $3.05M funding
The Queensland Government has announced $3.05 million in funding for a drone manufacturing project in South East Queensland, supporting the expansion of local manufacturing capabilities for Australian-designed uncrewed aerial systems.
Robotic bird developed by RMIT advances turbulence flight research
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a bio-inspired robotic bird that is helping scientists better understand how kestrels maintain stable flight in turbulent conditions, with the findings expected to inform the design of more resilient small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAVs).
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.
Sports surfacing manufacturer APT Asia Pacific boosts manufacturing capacity in Victoria
The Victorian Government says it is continuing to support local manufacturing, with sports surfacing manufacturer APT Asia Pacific completing a $10 million expansion of its production facility in Dandenong South.
Aurora Labs manufactures and delivers first AU4 propulsion systems for flight testing
Aurora Labs has delivered the first batch of its AU4 micro gas turbine propulsion systems to Australian defence company Sovereign Propulsion Systems (SPS), marking a manufacturing milestone as the company advances the commercialisation of its propulsion technology.
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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.
