Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Return and Earn marks eight years with 14.7 billion containers recycled

Return and Earn is marking its eighth anniversary, noting the continued growth of the recycling initiative since its launch on 1 December 2017. 

Gov’t allocates over $3.4M to advance Australian defence manufacturing

The Australian government is injecting $3.4 million into innovative local businesses to boost cutting-edge defence capabilities, create skilled jobs, and support local manufacturing.

ENA: WA energy reforms will remove barriers to innovation and new providers

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has welcomed the energy reform update provided by Treasurer and Minister for Energy Mike Nathan at the COAG Energy...

New Tech Central scaleup hub opens in Sydney

A new Sydney Tech Central scaleup hub opened today on Pitt Street, further cementing the district’s position as the premier tech innovation centre in the country. 

Rio Tinto inks Australia’s largest renewable power agreement

Global mining giant Rio Tinto has signed Australia’s largest renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) to date, purchasing the majority of its electricity from the planned Bungaban wind energy project developed by Windlab to power its Gladstone facilities in Queensland.

Tender launched for $24.7M solar panel recycling pilot across Australia

The Australian Government has opened an approach to market seeking an administrator to deliver a National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot, as part of efforts to manage the growing number of solar panels reaching the end of their operational life.

National Safe Work Month: A call to prioritise workplace safety across Australia

As October marks National Safe Work Month, Safe Work Australia is urging all Australians to take workplace safety seriously. 

Researchers harness UV light for low-temperature glass 3D printing

Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have pioneered a novel 3D printing technique for crafting small glass structures, lenses, and more, using ultraviolet (UV) light instead of the conventional high-temperature methods.

Researchers expand knowledge of converting plant enzymes into biofuel

Researchers are one step closer towards converting plant material into biofuels with a newly discovered method of optimising plant enzymes through bioengineering. 

Australian engineer receives global recognition for 3D printed endoscope

Dr Jiawen Li, a biomedical engineer from the University of Adelaide who developed a 3D-printed ultrathin endoscope, was named in the MIT Technology Review 2023 global list of Innovators Under 35. 
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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.