Port of Mackay container depot completed to support regional manufacturing
The Queensland Government has announced the completion of the Port of Mackay Container Depot hardstand, a 1.3-hectare facility intended to improve freight efficiency and access to domestic and international markets for regional industries, including manufacturing.
Aluminium Council calls for bauxite, alumina and aluminium to join critical minerals list
The Australian Aluminium Council has called for bauxite, alumina and aluminium to be added to Australia's Critical Minerals List, saying the move would help protect the country's integrated aluminium industry and strengthen its role in global manufacturing and supply chains.
Schneider Electric partners with Hyperion Systems on localised manufacturing
Schneider Electric has partnered with Australian advanced manufacturing company Hyperion Systems to integrate industrial automation and control technologies into a containerised 3D printing platform designed to produce replacement parts and maintenance tooling closer to industrial operations.
End Food Waste Australia expands membership to food manufacturers, businesses
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.
Australian medtech firm secures US patent for smart bedding manufacturing technology
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.
Manufacturing focus drives engineering innovation at EE Solutions
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.
$425B defence investment puts Australian manufacturing capacity in focus – CommBank
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.
Australian gov’t commits $245M to defence manufacturing facility in WA
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.
Research project targets certified laser repairs for defence aircraft manufacturing
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 opens sonar manufacturing facility in Western Sydney
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.
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