Tuesday, October 20, 2026

New coatings to deliver longer-life seated ball valves for critical minerals processing

The critical minerals industry could soon have access to longer-life seated ball valves thanks to a $585,000 research collaboration between the Innovative  Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC), Callidus Welding Solutions (CWS) and the Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) at Deakin University. 

Mars, Snickers, Milky Way to shift to paper-based packaging

The company behind globally loved snack brands Mars Bar, Snickers, and Milky Way is transitioning to paper-based packaging as of April 2023. 

Queensland’s Herries Range Wind Farm to become among world’s largest

ACCIONA Energia, a global energy giant, has announced its plans to develop a massive $2 billion wind project in Queensland. 

7 advanced manufacturers in Tasmania receive grants to boost growth

Seven Tasmanian businesses have received a total of $619,000 in funding as part of the Tasmanian government’s Advanced Manufacturing Accelerating Growth Program (AMAGP). 

UniSQ secures $1.1 m in research funding from ARC

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has unveiled over $1.1 million in new funding for projects spearheaded at the University of Southern Queensland.

Game-changing biotech company coming soon to Springfield

Biopharmaceuticals company Aegros will build a new $352 million manufacturing facility in  Greater Springfield thanks to support from the Palaszczuk Government’s Invested in Queensland program. 

Schneider Electric-Tradify partnership to provide boost for electricians

Job management app Tradify has ventured into a strategic partnership with Clipsal by Schneider Electric to connect electricians with the latest technology. 

Australia’s clean energy technology manufacturers to receive $500m federal backing

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has received $500 million in federal funding to boost the commercialisation of innovative clean energy technologies 

RMIT levels up advanced manufacturing with new AMP facilities

RMIT University is expanding its Advanced Manufacturing Precinct (AMP) to establish three additional cutting-edge facilities. 

Rockwell Automation introduces new FactoryTalk Edge intelligent management solution

Developed based on zero-trust security and open industry standards, FactoryTalk Edge is designed to serve as an essential infrastructure layer that would enable higher productivity and efficiency while managing edge devices and app deployment from a single pane of glass. 
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds

As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.