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End Food Waste Australia (EFWA) has launched a national membership program aimed at helping businesses across the food supply chain, including manufacturing, reduce waste, recover costs and improve resource efficiency.

Melbourne-based medtech company Sleeptite has secured a US patent for smart bedding technology developed with RMIT University researchers, with a recent study indicating the sensors can be manufactured using scalable production techniques while maintaining performance and durability.

Australian electronics manufacturer EE Solutions (EES) is expanding its manufacturing capabilities through equipment upgrades and software development, with Production Engineer Marilize Logan contributing to efforts to improve production efficiency and product development.

Australia’s planned $425 billion defence capability investment over the next decade could support advanced manufacturing, workforce development and productivity, according to Commonwealth Bank (CommBank), as the government seeks to strengthen the country’s sovereign defence capabilities.

The Australian Government has committed $245 million through the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) to support the construction of an advanced manufacturing facility at the Henderson Defence Precinct in Perth, Western Australia, to build eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) by 2038.

An Australian research collaboration is developing a laser-based repair process for high-value military aircraft components, with the project aiming to support local manufacturing capability and reduce reliance on international supply chains for aircraft sustainment.

Thales Australia has opened a new sonar manufacturing facility in Western Sydney, expanding Australia's capacity to manufacture and sustain advanced acoustic systems for naval vessels and autonomous maritime platforms.

The Queensland Government has opened an Australian-first critical minerals processing facility in Townsville, aiming to support downstream manufacturing, reduce technical risks for mining projects and attract investment in local processing capabilities.

DryFlow Magnetics has secured up to A$48.4 million in grant funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to develop a commercial demonstration plant in South Australia that will process magnetite iron ore into high-purity iron concentrate for low-emissions steelmaking.

Pearson and WorldSkills Australia have announced a new partnership to strengthen vocational training and industry connections, with a focus on preparing young Australians for technology-enabled trade careers, including in manufacturing.