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.
Manufacturing future in focus as Whyalla Steelworks sale enters final bidding round
The sale of the Whyalla Steelworks has advanced to its final stage with two bidders shortlisted, marking a key step in the transition of one of South Australia’s major industrial manufacturing assets.
Manufacturing shift: Vital Chemical brings hemp and wool geotextiles to Australia
Queensland-based Vital Chemical has announced a new manufacturing-focused trans-Tasman partnership with New Zealand materials innovator Rubisco, aimed at introducing hemp and wool-based geotextile technology to Australia for the first time.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
