Benalla manufacturing facility to supply concrete for Suburban Rail Loop
The Victorian Government has announced that LS Precast in Benalla will produce over 96,000 concrete segments for the southern section of the Suburban Rail Loop, supporting local manufacturing jobs and contributing to a major state infrastructure project.
Monash researchers urge wind sector to protect seabirds with ecological data
As Australia’s shift to renewable energy gains pace, Monash University researchers are calling on the wind industry to use ecological data on seabird flight behaviour to help prevent wildlife collisions with offshore turbines.
Konica Minolta targets smarter manufacturing with launch of mobile cobots
Konica Minolta Australia, in collaboration with global mobile robotics company Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), is set to unveil two new autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at CeMAT Australia 2025, which will be held from 22 to 24 July at The Dome, Sydney Olympic Park.
Monash joins US-led effort to deliver hospital-grade imaging to remote areas
Monash University is leading the design of a new lightweight, mobile CT scanner as part of a $25 million contract awarded through the United States’ Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).
CSIRO and ASC announce new AI research collaboration for Australian sport
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has entered a new research partnership with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) aimed at guiding the responsible and innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) in sport.
Sydney researchers harness lightning to produce ammonia from thin air
Scientists at the University of Sydney have developed a new method to produce ammonia using human-made lightning, potentially transforming the way one of the world’s most important chemicals is manufactured.
$920K in ARC funding boosts Swinburne’s energy storage and EV security research
Swinburne University of Technology has secured two Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project grants worth nearly $920,000 to advance research in battery energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) cybersecurity.
ARENA commits $432M to Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $432 million in grant funding for Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub (HVHH), marking the second major allocation under the federal government’s Hydrogen Headstart program.
Additive manufacturing forecast prompts closer AML3D-US Navy ties
Australian metal 3D printing company AML3D has announced that it has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from the US Department of the Navy, signalling plans to collaborate on key additive manufacturing (AM) initiatives as part of the Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) expansion.
ClearVue joins $20M national effort to advance solar-powered greenhouses
ClearVue Technologies has joined a landmark $20 million research project led by RMIT University to advance the development of energy-efficient, solar-powered greenhouses aimed at transforming food production and sustainability in Australia.
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
