Wednesday, November 11, 2026

UT Dallas researchers develop new 3D-printed foam material

Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) have developed a novel 3D-printed foam material that is designed to be more durable and recyclable than conventional polymer foams used in products such as cushions, insulation, and mattresses.

WA’s railcar manufacturing boosted by Gemco’s latest delivery

Local railcar manufacturing in Western Australia has advanced with the rollout of the first iron ore railcar wagon built by Perth-based company Gemco Rail for Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO).

Diraq awarded DARPA contract to advance utility-scale quantum computing

Australian quantum computing company Diraq has announced it will lead an international consortium participating in the US Government’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), a program run by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to explore the viability of utility-scale quantum computers by 2033.

New free TAFE courses to upskill Aussies for future manufacturing jobs

The Albanese and Minns Labor governments have joined forces to bolster Australia's manufacturing workforce through the introduction of four new Free TAFE courses aimed at upskilling Australians and enhancing the nation's onshore manufacturing capabilities.

BlockTexx wins Banksia Gold Award for textile recycling technology

BlockTexx, a Queensland-based clean technology company, has been awarded the Banksia National Sustainability Gold Award, recognising its innovative efforts in tackling textile waste. 

ClearVue teams up with Sinrok Solar to expand smart solar solutions in South Korea

ClearVue Technologies Limited (ASX: CPV), a company known for its advanced solar glazing technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Sinrok Solar Energy Co, Ltd, a prominent South Korean solar energy firm. 

TeamViewer report highlights AI’s growing role in manufacturing innovation

Artificial intelligence is set to drive the biggest productivity boom in a century, according to a new TeamViewer report launched at Hannover Messe, with 71 per cent of manufacturing leaders expecting AI to transform the sector.

Australian-made CellAED launches in France to boost cardiac arrest survival

Australian medical technology company Rapid Response Revival has begun exporting its personal defibrillator, CellAED, to France, marking its first entry into a non-English speaking market.

CSIRO study finds 39% drop in plastic pollution along Australian coastlines

Plastic pollution along Australia’s coastlines has declined by 39 per cent over the past decade, according to research by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency.

Australian Made advocates for local manufacturing as export costs rise

The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) is urging Australians to support local manufacturers and producers as the United States imposes a minimum 10 per cent tariff on all Australian exports. 
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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.