Pat Conroy says defence future will be ‘made in Australia’ through manufacturing
The Australian Government has underscored Queensland’s central role in building Australia’s sovereign defence capability, with Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy outlining major investments in advanced technologies and manufacturing during an address to the Queensland Media Club.
WA manufacturing steps into US nuclear submarine supply chain
Western Australian manufacturer Hofmann Engineering has been approved to supply locally made components for the construction of United States Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.
Victoria invests $10M in plantations to secure timber supply for manufacturing
The Victorian Government has announced new funding to accelerate the establishment of timber plantations across the state, aiming to boost supply for construction and manufacturing while creating regional jobs.
Lockheed Martin Australia secures Avalon site for guided weapons manufacturing push
Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a Teaming Agreement with Avalon Airport Australia to advance guided weapons production in line with the federal government’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Plan.
Manufacturing focus at centre of ARENA’s $500M battery program
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening battery manufacturing in Australia and supporting the nation’s clean energy transition.
Austal wins tender to deliver new passenger catamaran for Whitsundays Routes
Austal Limited has announced that its Australasia division has secured a contract valued between AUD 14 million and AUD 16 million to build a 36-metre catamaran for Cruise Whitsundays, part of experiential tourism group Journey Beyond.
AI-powered IntraMove robots join Swisslog’s intralogistics solutions portfolio
Swisslog has expanded its automation portfolio with the launch of its IntraMove series of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), designed for horizontal pallet transport of up to 3,000 kilograms.
Rockwell expands manufacturing automation portfolio with Applied Robotics partnership
Rockwell Automation has appointed Applied Robotics as its first South Pacific partner for OTTO Motors Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), a move the company says strengthens its manufacturing-focused automation offerings in the region.
AMSL Aero wins $3M federal grant to advance hydrogen-powered aircraft
AMSL Aero has secured $3 million in federal government funding to advance the development of liquid hydrogen-powered aircraft designed to serve remote and regional parts of Australia.
Manufacturing innovation turns carpet and plastics into recyclable flooring
Global flooring manufacturer Milliken has launched Renasci, a new resilient flooring product designed to turn carpet and soft plastic waste into recyclable flooring planks, in a move the company says could reshape the industry’s approach to waste and manufacturing.
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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.
