Researchers develop new membrane system for PET plastic recycling
Monash University researchers have developed a new filtering material designed to improve the efficiency of plastic recycling by helping recover and reuse chemicals used in the process, according to a study published in the Chemical Engineering Journal.
2026-27 Federal budget targets manufacturing resilience amid global oil shock
Australia’s manufacturing sector is set to receive targeted support under the Federal Government’s $14.8 billion fuel resilience package, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlining measures aimed at strengthening supply chains, securing fuel supplies and supporting domestic production amid ongoing global oil disruptions.
South Australian manufacturing firm enters US naval nuclear supply chain
South Australia’s defence manufacturing sector has reached a new milestone, with Adelaide-based Century Engineering becoming the first Australian company to secure export contracts within the United States naval nuclear supply chain.
Mars to invest $200M in Australian manufacturing expansion
Mars, Incorporated has announced it will invest A$200 million in its Australian manufacturing operations by the end of 2027, in a move the company says will expand capacity, strengthen innovation and advance sustainability across its local manufacturing network.
Queensland manufacturing showcased to global audience at AMW 2026
Manufacturing is taking centre stage in Queensland this week as the state hosts Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 for the first time in the event’s more than 20-year history, according to the Queensland Government.
RTX’s Raytheon wins contract for SeaRAM systems on Australian frigates
RTX’s Raytheon has been selected to provide SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for Australia’s new Mogami-class frigates under the Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program.
Manufacturing revenue and profitability slump as global conflict pressures sector, report says
Australian small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses recorded sharp falls in revenue, profitability and inventory levels in the first quarter of 2026 as disruption linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on markets, according to a new report from Unleashed.
Manufacturing automation’s ‘blind spot’ remains at the cut, says Sandvik Coromant
Global metal cutting and machining solutions company Sandvik Coromant says manufacturing automation continues to face a key limitation at the point where the cutting tool meets the material, despite broader advances in robotics, connected systems and analytics.
RMIT breakthrough: Tree bark waste becomes tool for cleaner air and water
Eucalyptus bark, typically stripped from logs and discarded as forestry waste, could be repurposed into materials for cleaning polluted water, filtering air and capturing carbon dioxide, according to new research from RMIT University.
Voltavate launches Victorian R&D site for battery manufacturing push
Battery technology startup Voltavate is establishing its Australian headquarters and research and development facility in Port Melbourne, in a move aimed at supporting the growth of battery manufacturing capability in Victoria.
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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.
