ARM Hub urges manufacturers to assess cyber security through AI readiness
Australian manufacturers should assess their technology systems and cyber security as part of preparing for artificial intelligence (AI), according to ARM Hub, which says legacy software and connected equipment can leave businesses exposed to emerging cyber threats.
Schneider Electric, NVIDIA and HPE collaborate on industrial AI
Schneider Electric has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA and HPE to develop artificial intelligence (AI) applications for process industries, introducing Industrial AI Agents at the Edge to support operational monitoring, cybersecurity and energy optimisation.
Aurora Labs secures first US order for Australian-manufactured turbojet engines
Aurora Labs has secured its first US order for three Australian-designed and manufactured AU4 turbojet engines, with the US$42,000 deal supporting an experimental aircraft program for a US-based aerospace and defence company.
$2.7M project targets advanced manufacturing for Australian defence and medical sectors
A $2.7 million industry-led project will develop Australia’s manufacturing capability for certified metal components used in defence, maritime and medical applications, with the aim of reducing reliance on overseas supply chains.
Local automation services help manufacturing projects manage complexity, Rockwell says
Manufacturing and other industrial projects across Australia and the wider region are increasingly turning to local automation capabilities to manage project complexity, supply chain challenges and delivery timelines, according to Rockwell Automation.
3D-printed materials gain damage-sensing capability through new research
Researchers from the University of Glasgow and the University of Sydney have developed an approach that enables 3D-printed materials to detect and map damage as it develops, potentially supporting future applications in structural health monitoring.
Hyperion Systems puts 3D-printed ASTRA 460 through initial sea trial
Western Australian manufacturer Hyperion Systems has completed an initial sea trial of its 3D-printed ASTRA 460 unmanned surface vessel (USV), bringing its additively manufactured hull and marine systems together for on-water testing.
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.
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains
Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.
