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IperionX scales up titanium manufacturing capacity with US gov’t support

IperionX Limited has reported progress in advancing its titanium manufacturing operations in Virginia, highlighting increased production capacity, lower unit costs, and expanded US government funding in its September 2025 quarterly report.

Australian-Canadian partnership pioneers AI monitoring for green hydrogen manufacturing

Pulsenics, a Toronto-based provider of electrochemical monitoring technology, and Endua, a Brisbane-based developer of on-site green hydrogen systems, have announced what they describe as the world’s first commercial deployment of AI-enabled spectrum scanning for hydrogen electrolysers.

Monash tops nation in ARC Discovery Project funding for 2026

Monash University has secured the highest number and total value of Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project grants in the 2026 funding round, with 78 new projects worth $62.8 million, the university announced.

New Sydney facility boosts solar panel recycling capacity

A new solar panel recycling facility has officially opened at Bankstown Airport, as part of ongoing efforts in New South Wales to expand recycling infrastructure and manage end-of-life solar panels, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) announced.

Nearly half of organisations lack confidence in future manufacturing strategies, Gartner survey finds

Nearly half of organisations are uncertain that their current manufacturing strategies will deliver on business outcomes over the next three years, according to a new survey by American research and advisory firm Gartner, Inc.

CSIRO leads global AI challenge to advance agricultural manufacturing innovation

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, in collaboration with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Google Australia, has launched a global competition aimed at advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture and pasture management – an area increasingly linked with digital innovation in manufacturing and production systems.

Over 500 NSW students join virtual AI work placement initiative

More than 500 students from 134 schools across New South Wales are undertaking a week-long virtual work placement focused on artificial intelligence (AI) through a partnership between the NSW Department of Education and leading technology organisations.

Nextracker introduces NX Earth Truss solar foundation in Australia with ARENA backing

Nextracker has announced the launch of its NX Earth Truss foundation solution in Australia, a new manufacturing innovation backed by a grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to help accelerate large-scale solar deployment across the country.

$38.5M investment to expand Anteris’ manufacturing capacity, global clinical program

Anteris Technologies Global Corp has announced a binding agreement for a private placement valued at approximately AUD 38.5 million (USD 25.2 million) to support the advancement of its PARADIGM clinical trial and accelerate global commercialisation efforts.

Tasmania launches immersive Skills Lab to boost job-ready manufacturing training

TasTAFE has officially opened an immersive Skills Lab, offering learners virtual and augmented reality training to develop practical skills before entering a worksite, the Tasmanian Government announced.
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AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.