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CS Energy taps into UQ’s Warwick Solar Farm

CS Energy has signed an offtake agreement to purchase a proportion of the renewable energy produced at the University of Queensland’s 64 megawatt Warwick...

Moov Modular collaborates with industry hub to expand local manufacturing capabilities

Australian home builder Moov Modular is collaborating with industry partners, under the Prefabrication Hub initiative, to develop and address issues in modular housing processes, including the creation of prefabricated structures, bathroom pods, modular homes, small homes, and smart housing projects.

Boral secures $25M grant to advance low-carbon cement manufacturing transition

Boral has announced it has secured $25 million in NSW Government funding to support a major alternative-fuel project aimed at reducing emissions from cement manufacturing at its Berrima Cement Works.

Grill’d, Sea Forest join forces to launch sustainable beef burger

Australian burger chain Grill’d has announced its collaboration with biotechnology company Sea Forest in an effort to roll out what it claims is a “world-first sustainable,” grass-fed beef burger made from black angus cattle that produce up to two-thirds less methane emissions than regular cattle.

Austin Engineering ships dipper bucket to major US client

Austin Engineering has achieved a major milestone in its growth strategy with the export of its high-performance Armadillo dipper bucket, which has been shipped to a leading US copper miner and is set to arrive on schedule this month.

Leon Phillips named as Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance’s inaugural chief

The Australian government has appointed Air Vice-Marshal Leon Phillips as the inaugural chief of Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise as part of an effort to bring long-range guided weapons and munitions manufacturing to Australia. 

EOS to supply new remote weapon stations for ADF

Defence technology company Electro Optic System (EOS) has secured a $94 million contract to supply 251 Remote Weapons Stations (RWS) for ADF’s protected mobility...

FBR to deliver first phase of shipbuilding robot tech to Samsung

Robotic technology company FBR Limited has entered into an Engineering Service Agreement with South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to develop the first phase of a shipbuilding automation project.

NIOA continues recapitalisation work on ADF tank ammunition at the Benalla munitions factory in...

Australian-owned weapons and ammunitions maker NIOA is continuing manufacturing operations at the Government Owned, Contractor Operated (GOCO) Benalla Munitions Facility in recapitalising 120mm tank...

Amaero cements US manufacturing foothold with expanded metal powder production

Amaero Ltd (ASX: 3DA) has expanded its US manufacturing capacity, positioning the company to supply the defence and aerospace sectors as part of broader efforts to strengthen domestic industrial capabilities.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 enters final run-up to Brisbane debut

Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to play a critical role in the national economy, underpinned by ongoing investment in advanced technologies, automation, and high-value production.