UQ engineers develop floating wind turbine design aimed at cutting costs
Engineers at The University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a floating wind turbine design they say could reduce the cost of offshore wind structures by 40 per cent.
MCi Carbon partners with Hatch to support commercial mineral carbonation projects
MCi Carbon has announced a collaboration with engineering and consulting firm Hatch to support the engineering, assessment and commercial deployment of its mineral carbonation technology.
Manufacturing pivot to green steel could unlock billions in regional investment, CEF says
Australia could unlock billions of dollars in manufacturing investment by accelerating the development of low-emissions steelmaking, according to a new report from Climate Energy Finance (CEF), which warns that the country’s iron ore export industry faces growing exposure as global steelmakers decarbonise.
Australian steel manufacturer joins Virginia-class submarine supply chain
Australian industry has reached a new milestone under AUKUS, with Australian-made steel set to be used to build US Navy Virginia-class submarines for the first time, according to the Australian Submarine Agency.
CSIRO outlines key decisions shaping Australia’s farming future
Australian agriculture is facing a series of near-term decisions that could influence its productivity, profitability and sustainability through to 2050, according to a new discussion paper from CSIRO and the Australian Farm Institute.
OKI to supply sonar equipment for manufacturing of Australia’s new general-purpose frigates
Japanese technology company OKI has signed a supply contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to provide towed passive sonar and related equipment for the manufacturing of Australia’s new general-purpose frigates.
Engineers cite productivity as AI’s biggest impact on profession, survey finds
A majority of engineers believe artificial intelligence (AI) is improving productivity rather than replacing engineering expertise, according to a new industry survey released by Engineers Australia.
NSW gov’t launches renewed export support programs for businesses
The NSW Government has announced a renewed suite of export support programs aimed at helping New South Wales businesses expand into international markets, with initiatives designed to strengthen export capability, connect companies with overseas buyers and support growth across a range of industries.
IFS reports manufacturing-focused AI growth as H1 2026 recurring revenue rises
IFS says manufacturers and other industrial organisations are increasingly scaling artificial intelligence across their operations, contributing to strong first-half financial growth as demand for AI-powered operational software continues to expand.
Manufacturers see productivity and profit benefits from AI-powered frontline workflows, study finds
Manufacturers that modernise frontline workflows using technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and data-driven tools are reporting productivity improvements and potential profitability gains, according to new research released by Zebra Technologies in collaboration with Oxford Economics.
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