Deakin and Kapture partner to convert engine emissions into sustainable manufacturing, farming product
Deakin University has partnered with Melbourne-based start-up Kapture to develop technology that transforms combustion engine emissions into sustainable fertiliser, in a collaboration aimed at decarbonising heavy industry and strengthening Australia’s manufacturing and agricultural capabilities.
Tetra Pak introduces Factory OS to support AI-ready food and beverage manufacturing
Tetra Pak has launched its new Automation and Digitalisation portfolio, Tetra Pak Factory OS, which the company says will help food and beverage manufacturers prepare for AI-driven production and achieve greater efficiency across their operations.
ClearVue and Kukyoung partner to advance solar glass manufacturing in South Korea
ClearVue Technologies Limited has entered into a three-year license partner agreement with South Korean architectural glass manufacturer Kukyoung Glass and Metal Co Ltd, formally authorising Kukyoung as an Official ClearVue Fabricator.
Quantum Brilliance opens quantum diamond foundry to boost Australia’s manufacturing capability
Quantum Brilliance has announced the opening of what it describes as the world’s first commercial Quantum Diamond Foundry in Melbourne, a facility the company says will enhance Australia’s advanced manufacturing and quantum technology industries.
Hullbot raises $16M to expand robotic hull-cleaning ops globally
Australian ocean robotics company Hullbot has secured $16 million in Series A funding to advance its mission of improving the environmental performance and efficiency of global shipping through autonomous underwater robots.
Spacecube’s modular system transforms Melbourne Cup birdcage with circular, sustainable design
Spacecube, a Melbourne-based modular construction company, has announced that its modular building system was used to construct 80 per cent of the structures in this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival Birdcage enclosure.
New Weld Australia membership model targets growth across manufacturing sector
Weld Australia has unveiled a new membership model aimed at lifting capability, quality, and safety across the nation’s welding and manufacturing sectors.
Tania Archibald named new BlueScope Managing Director and CEO
BlueScope has announced the appointment of Tania Archibald as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Mark Vassella when he retires on 1 February 2026.
JP Morgan: Global manufacturing shows resilience despite weak trade, job growth
The global manufacturing sector saw continued but modest expansion in October, with output and new orders both rising for the third consecutive month, according to the latest JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI released in collaboration with S&P Global Market Intelligence, ISM, and IFPSM.
Battery Stewardship Scheme B-cycle reauthorised by ACCC until 2030
The Battery Stewardship Council (BSC) has welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) decision to reauthorise the national Battery Stewardship Scheme, B-cycle, for another five years.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
