Saturday, October 24, 2026

New EV laboratory opens in Victoria to boost address job shortage

A new purpose-built electric vehicle laboratory (EV) opened in Victoria today to address the shortage of specially trained technicians in Australia. 

SA Government announces $10m funding boost to accelerate development of autonomous vehicle technology

The South Australia Government announced that applications are now open for the $10 million Future Mobility Lab Fund which was established to boost local...

Victoria backs ASH’s timber manufacturing expansion

Advanced manufacturing leader and timber supplier Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) has received $1.2 million in funding through the Victorian Forestry Plan innovation program.  The latest...

Government announces $50m boost for Queensland manufacturers

The Queensland Government is investing $50 million in two major grant initiatives that focus on building skills and capability for Queensland manufacturers.  Minister for Regional...

NSW’s MVP Ventures Program now open for applications

Early-stage startups and small to medium enterprises in New South Wales can now apply for grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 to accelerate the commercialisation of their products or processes. 

UniSQ’s manufacturing and fertiliser development projects secure gov’t funding

The University of Southern Queensland has received grant funding from the Australian Department of Education to support two research projects that seek to develop alternative products for major industries that have the potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. 

Modern Manufacturing Initiative opens for Australian critical mineral and resources sector

The Morrison Government will now be accepting applications for the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) from Australia's critical mineral and resources sector starting...

Australia, India to collaborate on COVID-19 research

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews has announced funding boost for six new projects under the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF), one...

Federal Government announces export hub grants to help SMEs to bounce after COVID-19 crisis

The Federal Government has announced $4.9 million in funding under the SME Export Hubs Initiative for ten export hubs across the nation to help small...

Defence set to acquire new amphibious fleet with $800m investment

The Morrison Government announced today its plans to invest $800 million on acquiring two new fleets of Australian-built amphibious vehicles and landing craft. With the...
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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.