Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Australian manufacturing in 2025: Challenges and pathways to progress

The Australian manufacturing sector, long considered the backbone of the nation’s economy, is standing at a crossroads in 2025. 

Manufacturing SMEs among prolific collaborators in CSIRO’s Innovation Connections initiative

A series of partnerships between small business players and academia have received backing from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, to realise big research and development outcomes in various industries, including manufacturing. 

How manufacturers can mitigate the rising dangers of natural disasters

Australians are familiar with natural disasters like heatwaves, bushfires, droughts, floods, severe storms, and tropical cyclones. According to the Climate Council, 84 per cent of Australians have been directly affected by at least one climate-fuelled disaster since 2019(1).

What’s driving quality for manufacturers?

Today’s end consumers demand quality, and they are quick to try a competitive product when disappointment hits. For manufacturers, the quest to achieve less variability, more consistency and enhanced customer satisfaction has never been more critical.

3D printer adapts to unknown materials for sustainable printing

The 3D printing landscape is poised for a revolutionary shift with a groundbreaking innovation that aims to make the technology more sustainable and versatile.

Keeping your factory floor running with additive manufacturing solutions

The Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) is the research and development corporation for the red meat processing industry in Australia. Its mission is to drive world-class innovation, adoption, and strategic policy development through genuine partnerships built on trust.

Why it’s time to embrace the cloud in design and engineering

Overcoming today’s design and engineering challenges. The pace of change, competitive threats, and supply chain volatility present challenges now, more than ever before.

Presenteeism: Clocking in and checking out

Sponsored Content by Virgin Pulse Why your employees may not be working at optimal levels and what you can do about it. Absenteeism vs Presenteeism Absenteeism is...

Case study: Argon gas heat exchangers revolutionise AMCM’s metal 3D printing machines

AMCM, a provider of customised metal 3D printing machines, has embarked on a journey to advance additive manufacturing by enhancing the thermal management and performance of its flagship M 4K printer, according to a case study published on Conflux Technology's website.

New Zealand Company Develops Unique Technology to Produce World Class Marine Collagen at Over...

Media release by New Zealand Coastal Seafood’s Australian Securities Exchange listed company, New Zealand Coastal Seafood’s (NZCS), (ASX:NZS) has developed a new process that allows...
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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.