Australian manufacturing faces weaker demand as inflation and supply disruptions persist in May –...
Australia's manufacturing sector continued to face challenging conditions in May, with new orders falling at the fastest pace since October last year as strong inflationary pressures and ongoing supply-chain disruptions weighed on demand, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI.
Swisslog to showcase next-generation automation solutions at CeMAT 2026
Intralogistics leader Swisslog will present its latest portfolio of scalable warehouse automation technologies at CeMAT 2026 in Melbourne, taking place from 23 to 25 June at Stand D27.
US Army testing shows IperionX titanium fasteners outperform Grade 8 steel
Manufacturing-focused testing of titanium fasteners produced by IperionX Limited has shown performance exceeding high-strength Grade 8 steel benchmarks, according to independent programs conducted by the US Army and third-party laboratories.
Manufacturing expansion boosts R&D and production capacity in Victoria
Victoria's manufacturing sector is set to receive a boost through an expansion of research, development and production capabilities at Rinnai Australia's facility, according to the Victorian Government.
Engineers Australia warns of talent shortfall as demand rises
Engineers Australia has warned that skills shortages and workforce gaps remain the most significant challenge facing the engineering profession, following the results of a recent industry poll.
Packserv expands manufacturing offering with SIAT distribution deal in Australia
Manufacturing and packaging machinery supplier Packserv has announced a new distribution agreement with SIAT, expanding its manufacturing and end-of-line automation offering in Australia.
IFS launches manufacturing-focused emissions AI system to support industrial decarbonisation
IFS has launched IFS Zero, an agentic emissions operating system designed for manufacturing and other asset-intensive industries, as companies face increasing pressure to measure, disclose and reduce carbon emissions across complex industrial supply chains.
WA gov’t commits $49M to boost local housing manufacturing capacity
The Western Australian government says it will provide $49 million through its Housing Innovation Fund to support 15 local housing manufacturing projects aimed at increasing housing supply and expanding the use of prefabrication and other modern construction methods across the state.
Monash report outlines pathways to build Australia’s quantum-ready manufacturing workforce
A new report from Monash University has outlined possible futures for industries shaped by quantum technology, including manufacturing, and recommended steps to help Australia become “quantum-ready” through workforce development and cross-sector collaboration.
CSIRO maps quantum pathway for smarter manufacturing-era energy networks
Quantum computing could become a critical enabling technology for managing increasingly complex electricity networks needed to support future manufacturing and industrial decarbonisation, according to new research released by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.
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