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Australian technology company Hazer Group Limited says its graphite has met Australian infrastructure specifications and international standards for use as an additive in concrete and asphalt manufacturing applications following independent third-party testing.

Australian print businesses are rethinking manufacturing strategies in 2026, with automation and digital inkjet technologies reshaping how production moves through the factory floor, according to Jet Technologies.

The Western Australian Government has announced it will develop a comprehensive workforce strategy aimed at supporting key industries, including advanced manufacturing, as part of efforts to diversify and strengthen the State’s economy.

Australia’s manufacturing and resource capabilities have been bolstered by the latest Australian Government stocktake of mineral resources, which points to strong growth in exploration, production and economic potential for critical minerals essential to advanced manufacturing and clean energy technologies.

Engineers are being recognised globally for their role in driving innovation and sustainability, as Engineers Australia marks World Engineering Day on 4 March 2026.

Australia’s manufacturing sector remained in expansion in February, but growth lost momentum as new orders slowed and output edged into contraction, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI®) data released by S&P Global.

Advanced Navigation has launched Chimera Land, a new 3D Laser Velocity Sensor (LVS) technology designed to improve vehicle positioning in deep underground mining environments where GPS signals cannot reach.

Manufacturing businesses in Victoria are facing rising financial pressure from increasing land tax obligations, with the South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) saying the changes are redirecting funds that could otherwise be used for investment and productivity across the state’s manufacturing sector.

DroneShield has announced it has secured a package of six standalone contracts worth $21.7 million from an in-country reseller for delivery to a western military end-customer.

SPC Global Holdings Ltd has announced it will reshape its manufacturing network following its recent merger, a move the company says is expected to deliver more than $8 million in annual savings from FY27 while reducing planned capital expenditure.