Manufacturing outlook for 2026 shaped by AI, sustainability and workforce change – Sandvik Coromant
Manufacturing transformation is accelerating as 2026 begins, with sustainability, digitalization and skills development reshaping global industry priorities, according to cutting tools and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant.
Swan Hill urges alternative approach to glass recycling in Victoria
Swan Hill Rural City Council has joined a coalition of 33 councils across Victoria in launching the “Let’s Be Clear on Glass” campaign, calling on the State Government to delay the proposed rollout of a fourth kerbside bin dedicated to glass recycling and instead expand the state’s Container Deposit Scheme.
ARENA backs lithium refining manufacturing trial in Western Australia
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing up to $38.1 million to support a lower-emissions lithium processing demonstration plant in Western Australia, aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing in critical minerals.
New TAFE Centre of Excellence to deliver renewable energy training nationwide
The Victorian Government has announced the launch of a $50 million renewable energy TAFE Centre of Excellence in Morwell, Gippsland, aimed at supporting workforce development for Australia’s transition to renewable energy.
ARENA funding targets manufacturing advances in battery pack and materials projects
Manufacturing battery innovation in Australia is set to advance following new funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), which has announced support for two projects aimed at strengthening domestic battery manufacturing capability and supply chains.
Lockheed Martin Australia Black Hawk industrial base grows past 200 staff across three sites
Lockheed Martin Australia has expanded its Black Hawk helicopter sustainment industrial base to more than 200 employees across Holsworthy, Brisbane and Oakey, supporting what the company says is an effort to maximise availability of the Australian Army’s UH-60M fleet.
NSW opens $96M RNA research and manufacturing facility
New South Wales has expanded its manufacturing capability in advanced therapeutics with the opening of a $96 million RNA research and manufacturing facility at the Macquarie University Innovation Precinct.
UNSW opens national hub to tackle solar panel waste
A new national research hub dedicated to addressing the growing challenge of solar panel waste has been launched at UNSW Sydney, marking what the university describes as an Australian-first initiative focused on photovoltaic recycling and sustainability.
Australian businesses stepping up on climate transparency, survey says
New research reveals that half of Australian business leaders now support mandatory climate-related disclosure requirements, indicating growing alignment between corporate priorities and government policy directions.
Hyperion lands manufacturing contract for modular 3D-printed tiny home
Manufacturing innovation is at the centre of a new housing project, with Hyperion Systems, an Australian advanced manufacturing company, confirming a contract for a modular tiny home built from recycled plastic.
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AMCA Impact Study highlights AI’s role in improving HVAC safety compliance
A new AMCA Impact Study has highlighted the growing challenge of helping HVAC contractors access reliable safety and compliance information quickly, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses operating in Australia's highly regulated construction environment.
