Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Sparc reports graphene boost for water-based coatings

Sparc Technologies Limited has reported positive results from recent tests on graphene-enhanced water-based epoxy coatings, showing significant improvements in anticorrosion performance compared to standard formulations.

IperionX secures $12.5M US defence funding to boost titanium manufacturing

IperionX Limited has received USD 12.5 million in new funding from the US Department of Defence (DoD) to accelerate the scale-up of titanium manufacturing capacity in the United States, as part of its previously announced USD 47.1 million award to strengthen the Defence Industrial Base.

UNSW Sydney drives oyster restoration with 3D-printed manufacturing project

UNSW Sydney researchers are using advanced manufacturing techniques to create 3D-printed marine habitats designed to restore oyster populations in Sydney Harbour.

Australia invests in local manufacturing of AI tools for respiratory disease

Australian health technology company Diag-Nose.io has secured $3 million in federal funding to advance local manufacturing and clinical validation of an artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic platform designed to improve treatment of respiratory disease.

Waste Robotics partners with AE Gibson & Sons to advance AI-driven waste sorting in...

Waste Robotics has announced a strategic partnership with Australian engineering company AE Gibson & Sons to deliver AI-powered waste sorting technologies across the country, with a strong focus on supporting local manufacturing and recycling operations.

WA gov’t launches strategy to grow distilling and manufacturing sector

The Western Australian Government has launched a new strategy to strengthen the State’s rapidly growing distilling sector, positioning local premium spirits for greater recognition in domestic and global markets.

Critical minerals strategy set to power NSW manufacturing and regional jobs

The NSW Government has underlined the role of critical minerals in strengthening the state’s manufacturing sector, bringing together industry leaders, workers, and researchers in a new partnership to drive jobs and innovation. 

CSIRO opens applications for R&D support in critical minerals sector

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has opened applications for its free eight-week online program, Innovate to Grow: Critical Minerals, aimed at supporting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with research and development opportunities in the growing sector.

Manufacturing supply chain to benefit from NRF-AMRF collaboration

The New South Wales Government has welcomed a new partnership between the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF), the Bradfield Development Authority (BDA) and the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF), which aims to strengthen Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector and expand sovereign industrial capability.

Sustainable manufacturing in focus as Brickworks releases extensive EPDs

Brick and building products manufacturer Brickworks has expanded its sustainability measures by releasing more than 1,000 independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across its locally manufactured product portfolio. 
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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.