Mapei invests $60M in Melbourne manufacturing plant to back construction growth
Mapei has commenced construction on a $60 million manufacturing facility in Melbourne, aiming to strengthen local supply capabilities for Australia’s growing construction sector.
Weld Australia backs Cairncross Dockyard redevelopment as manufacturing capability model
Weld Australia has expressed support for the Cairncross Dockyard redevelopment in Brisbane, describing the project as a potential model for strengthening Australia’s sovereign capability and manufacturing workforce development.
Manufacturing potential highlighted as Australia eyes share of $68.56B upcycled food market
Australia’s manufacturing sector could play a central role in capturing value from the rapidly expanding global upcycled food market, projected to reach USD $68.56 billion by 2032, according to research supported by End Food Waste Australia.
RMIT study explores manufacturing-friendly plastic surface that destroys viruses on contact
Research from RMIT University has found that a flexible plastic film designed with ultra-fine nanoscale textures can mechanically destroy viruses on contact, pointing to a potentially scalable manufacturing approach for antiviral surfaces used in healthcare and consumer products.
Hazer advances manufacturing readiness as hydrogen and graphite technology progresses
Hazer Group Limited has reported progress toward commercial manufacturing deployment of its methane pyrolysis technology, alongside developments in graphite monetisation and project partnerships, in its quarterly update for the period ended 31 March 2026.
Advanced manufacturing in SA supports Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle production
A new South Australian manufacturing partnership has been confirmed in the Australian Army’s LAND 400 Phase 3 program, with REDARC Defence & Space Pty Ltd set to deliver essential components for the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
NSW opens manufacturing co-exhibiting opportunities for Australian Manufacturing Week 2026
The NSW Government is highlighting manufacturing participation in its plans for Australian Manufacturing Week 2026, positioning the event as a key platform to promote the state’s manufacturing capability and investment opportunities.
Industry invited to view CDE sand processing facility at PF Formation site
Wet processing equipment provider CDE and New South Wales-based sand and concrete producer PF Formation are set to host an industry open day at a sand washing facility in Maroota later this month, inviting professionals to view the operation several years after its commissioning.
Australian manufacturing in focus as Australian Made Week 2026 names Andy Lee ambassador
Australian manufacturing is being promoted as a key economic driver ahead of Australian Made Week 2026, with Australian Made Campaign Ltd appointing Andy Lee as ambassador.
UNSW develops AI-driven method to speed up semiconductor material discovery
Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have developed an artificial intelligence-assisted workflow aimed at accelerating the discovery of next-generation semiconductor materials by replacing traditional trial-and-error methods with a targeted, data-driven approach, according to UNSW.
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Good Design Australia opens entries for 2026 awards
For more than six decades, Good Design Australia has celebrated the power of design to shape innovation, industry, and everyday life. Its flagship program, the Australian Good Design Awards, recognises projects that show how thoughtful design can enhance products, services, systems, and communities.
