Vitaceuticals founders recognised in manufacturing category at national small business awards
Sydney pharmacists and sisters Sally Tadros and Cyndi Khawaja have won the Manufacturing category at the 2026 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards, with their company Vitaceuticals recognised for its Australian-made health product range.
Honeybee silk research targets smarter wound dressings
Researchers from CSIRO and Adelaide University are investigating engineered honeybee silk as a potential material for a new generation of smart wound dressings.
Cybersecurity risk emerges as manufacturing growth obstacle, Rockwell study finds
Cybersecurity risk is emerging as a significant obstacle to growth for industrial organisations as manufacturing operations become more connected, according to a new study from Rockwell Automation.
Manufacturing industry seeks stronger local content rules amid skills shortage, survey finds
Australia’s manufacturing and fabrication industry is seeking stronger local content requirements, improved compliance checks and investment in workforce development, with a Weld Australia survey finding that many businesses have limited confirmed work despite concerns about future project demand.
Eylex appointed exclusive ANZ distributor for INVISIO communication systems
Australian mission-critical communications provider Eylex has been appointed the exclusive in-country distributor for INVISIO’s tactical communications solutions across Australia and New Zealand, effective 28 September 2026.
Alpha HPA gains Australian Made certification for manufacturing range
Queensland advanced materials company Alpha HPA has secured Australian Made certification across its product range, recognising the Australian manufacturing of its ultra-high purity aluminium materials and synthetic sapphire products.
CommBank backs manufacturing shift to accelerate prefab housing delivery
Australia’s manufacturing sector could play a greater role in accelerating housing construction as prefabricated homes shift more building work from construction sites to factory floors, according to CommBank.
Konica Minolta, Macquarie University team up again for e-waste recycling drive
Konica Minolta Australia, Macquarie University and ANZRP’s TechCollect are partnering again on an e-waste recycling initiative, with the 2026 Rethink e-recycling Drive set to run across Macquarie Park from 17 to 23 October.
Hysata launches AI-optimised manufacturing platform at Port Kembla
Australian electrolyser manufacturer Hysata has launched an AI-optimised manufacturing platform and commissioned its first production line at its 8,500-square-metre headquarters in Port Kembla, NSW.
Manufacturing research collaboration targets inhaled biologic drug delivery
Aptar Pharma and Macquarie University have launched a three-year research collaboration focused on manufacturing and formulation approaches for the pulmonary delivery of biologic medicines under an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project.
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