Wednesday, November 11, 2026

RMIT spin-off launches new manufacturing hub in Melbourne

RMIT University has reported that IND Technology, a company commercialising its early fault detection (EFD) system, has established a new manufacturing hub in Richmond to support global demand for the bushfire and blackout prevention technology.

Scientists discover water can create 10 times more charge on surface

Researchers from RMIT University and the University of Melbourne have discovered that water moving across a surface generates an electrical charge up to 10 times greater than previously understood. 

Weld Australia joins forces with global leaders to future-proof manufacturing

Weld Australia has announced a strategic partnership with two leading welding technology organisations, EWI and the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Group, in a move designed to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector.

Austal locks in $200M for US steel shipbuilding expansion

Austal has raised AUD 200 million through an institutional placement to support the expansion of its US shipbuilding capabilities. 

Ampcontrol integrates Androck to strengthen Australian manufacturing

Ampcontrol has announced that Androck Engineering & Mining Pty Limited, acquired in May 2023, will officially operate under the Ampcontrol brand from 12 March 2025. 

Australian steel industry pushes for tariff relief amid US trade measures

The Australian steel industry will continue seeking relief from the United States' 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imports, following confirmation that the tariff will proceed. 

IperionX welcomes industry veterans to Board of Directors

IperionX has announced the appointment of two senior U.S. directors to its Board, further strengthening its leadership team with extensive industry expertise. 

Sparc Hydrogen advances green hydrogen Innovation with pilot plant build

Sparc Technologies has commenced construction of Sparc Hydrogen’s pilot plant, a first-of-its-kind facility for photocatalytic water splitting (PWS) at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus. 

Sphere expands in-house manufacturing to accelerate HubX dev’t

Sphere has transitioned to in-house manufacturing through a partnership with Carasel, a move aimed at strengthening its capabilities to support the development and delivery of HubX. 

BluGlass achieves 1,250mW GaN laser breakthrough

BluGlass Limited has demonstrated a world-record performance for its single-mode gallium nitride (GaN) lasers, achieving 1,250 milliwatts of power from a single laser chip while maintaining single-spatial mode.  
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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.