Sunday, October 25, 2026

Robot ‘Charlotte’ developed for housing, lunar applications to be unveiled in Sydney

Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology will present a new robot designed for both lunar exploration and sustainable housing construction on Earth at the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney.

InfraBuild expands manufacturing capacity to boost sustainable steel production

InfraBuild is increasing steelmaking capacity at its Melbourne manufacturing facilities as part of a broader investment program aimed at delivering more sustainable steel.

Hazer’s UK hydrogen collaboration gains gov’t backing

Hazer Group Ltd has announced that its UK partner, EnergyPathways plc, has secured recognition from the UK Government for the Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH) as a project of national significance.

NASA and Australian Space Agency sign agreement on aeronautics and space cooperation

The United States and Australia have signed a new framework agreement to enhance cooperation in aeronautics and space exploration, the US Embassy & Consulates in Australia announced this week.

South Australia to host 20 new space manufacturing missions

The South Australian Government has announced that the Koonibba Test Range will facilitate another 20 spacecraft returns by 2028 under an agreement between US company Varda and local operator Southern Launch.

Sircel launches PCB recovery line to support manufacturing and circular economy

Sircel, an Australian-owned and operated green technology company, has announced the launch of a dedicated Printed Circuit Board (PCB) resource recovery line in Sydney, which the company says is a major milestone for the circular economy and local manufacturing.

Conference showcases future of sustainable mining, manufacturing in Wollongong

The future of manufacturing took centre stage yesterday, 30 September, with the opening of the International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing and Materials for Sustainable Mining Equipment and Technologies (AMMET 2025) in Wollongong, the University of Wollongong announced.

WA secures new site for agriculture research and development

The Western Australian Government has announced plans to establish a new Primary Industries Research Centre at Jandakot, with the aim of supporting Western Australia’s agriculture and food sector.

Alcoa to permanently close Kwinana refinery in Western Australia

The company said the decision comes after extensive studies on options for the refinery, including restart and closure. Factors influencing the outcome included the age of the facility, operating scale and costs, market conditions, and challenges related to bauxite grades.

ARENA backs decarbonisation in manufacturing with $12M funding for low-emission tech

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has allocated over $12 million to help major manufacturers reduce emissions by testing low-emission technologies for process heat and lowering dependence on natural gas.
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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.