Australian businesses are increasingly implementing ‘buy local’ policies, according to study
An independent research released by the Australian Made Campaign on Monday has shown that the majority of Australian businesses now have ‘a policy or...
China launches landmark zero-carbon mining fleet with 100 autonomous trucks
Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer XCMG Machinery (SHE:000425) has officially delivered 100 autonomous, all-electric mining trucks to the Huaneng Yimin Open-Pit Coal Mine in Inner Mongolia.
Nestle and allergy org come up with “lunchbox friendly” muesli bars
A new range of “lunchbox friendly” muesli bars has been developed by Nestle Australia to conform with school nut management policies.
The new “lunchbox friendly”...
Return and earn introduces ‘takes all’ trial in Orange
Return and Earn has introduced a new “takes all” trial, streamlining the recycling process for Orange residents by allowing them to return eligible drink containers without pre-sorting.
Robotics expert wins prestigious State award
University of Sydney robotics expert Professor Salah Sukkarieh has received the prestigious "Excellence in Engineering and Information and Communications Technologies" prize at the 2014...
Australian manufacturing reverts back to contraction at the end of 2013
The Australian manufacturing sector has ended 2013 in the red as the latest Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) from the Australian Industry Group (AI...
New Aerospace Manufacturing Precinct to be established in Darwin
Following the announcement by Amphibian Aerospace Industries to establish an advanced manufacturing centre at Darwin International Airport (DIA), the Northern Territory Government has announced...
DroneShield teams up with Lockheed Martin to strengthen UAS defence
ASX-listed DroneShield announced its partnership with Lockheed Martin Australia’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Leadership and Research Laboratory (STELaRLab) for the Agile Shield program.
Orbital UAV delivers prototype engine to Lycoming Engines
Perth technology company Orbital UAV has met the first major milestone of its engine development program with Textron Inc’s subsidiary Lycoming Engines with the...
Manufacturing process could turn textile waste into purification material, UNSW SMaRT Centre finds
A new study from the UNSW Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) Centre has found that manufacturing activated carbon from textile and other waste streams could offer a more sustainable alternative to conventional production methods used in global purification systems.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
