AMCRC adds ECU to strengthen additive manufacturing capability
Australia’s manufacturing capability is set to gain further research and industry support as Edith Cowan University (ECU) joins the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) as its newest research partner.
Global professional service robot sales rise 24% in 2025: IFR
Global shipments of professional service robots increased 24% to almost 250,000 units in 2025, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), as commercial applications continued to expand.
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.
Global 3D printing market grows 12% to $4.48B in Q2 2026 – AM Research
The global additive manufacturing (AM) market reached $4.48 billion in the second quarter of 2026, representing 12% year-on-year growth, according to data from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research).
CityUHK and Cambridge partner on Industry 5.0 manufacturing research
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the University of Cambridge have established a new research centre focused on advancing smart manufacturing and supporting Hong Kong’s transition towards Industry 5.0.
Industrial robot installations rise 11% as global stock hits 5 million – report
The number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide reached a record five million units in 2025, according to the World Robotics 2026 Report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
Manufacturing shifts towards closed-loop metal supply chains, AM Research says
Manufacturing adoption of metal additive manufacturing (AM) is increasingly being linked to the development of closed-loop material supply chains, as manufacturers seek greater access to critical metals and resilience against supply disruptions, according to a white paper from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) and Continuum Powders.
AML3D joins $3.9M advanced aerospace manufacturing project
Australian manufacturing technology company AML3D has joined a three-year aerospace manufacturing research and development project involving industry and research partners, including an unnamed aerospace prime.
Manufacturing sector to gather in Adelaide for national additive manufacturing forum
Australia’s manufacturing sector will be in focus when industry, research and government representatives gather in Adelaide for the Additive Manufacturing Forum 2026 on 28 to 29 October.
UNSW technology turns regional hotel into community power plant
A regional hotel in Bowral is set to trial a new community energy model combining rooftop solar, battery storage and artificial intelligence, as part of a $4 million project led by UNSW Sydney.
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