New Energy Transport powers manufacturing milestone with record single-charge electric truck delivery
Zero-emission trucking company New Energy Transport has completed Australia’s longest single-charge electric heavy road freight delivery, marking a key step forward for electric vehicle manufacturing and freight decarbonisation.
Top Australian innovators recognised in ATSE Awards
Six leading Australian researchers and innovators have been recognised for their contributions across fields including health, nanotechnology, digital innovation, sustainability and Indigenous genomics, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) announced.
Manufacturing sector losing $3.8B a year to wasted management time, research finds
Australia’s manufacturing industry is losing an estimated $3.8 billion annually due to middle managers spending weeks on low-value or unnecessary tasks, according to new research from Australian-founded global technology company SafetyCulture.
JG King Homes advances sustainable manufacturing with 8 Star energy-efficient homes
Victorian home builder JG King Homes has announced a major manufacturing milestone, committing to deliver 8 Star energy-efficient homes across all its standard designs at no extra cost to customers.
BioPak and OzHarvest bring back festive cups to support Aussies in need
BioPak has announced the return of its limited-edition OzHarvest Christmas Cup, aiming to combine festive spirit with social impact by supporting food rescue and sustainability efforts across Australia.
IperionX scales up titanium manufacturing capacity with US gov’t support
IperionX Limited has reported progress in advancing its titanium manufacturing operations in Virginia, highlighting increased production capacity, lower unit costs, and expanded US government funding in its September 2025 quarterly report.
Australian-Canadian partnership pioneers AI monitoring for green hydrogen manufacturing
Pulsenics, a Toronto-based provider of electrochemical monitoring technology, and Endua, a Brisbane-based developer of on-site green hydrogen systems, have announced what they describe as the world’s first commercial deployment of AI-enabled spectrum scanning for hydrogen electrolysers.
Monash tops nation in ARC Discovery Project funding for 2026
Monash University has secured the highest number and total value of Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project grants in the 2026 funding round, with 78 new projects worth $62.8 million, the university announced.
New Sydney facility boosts solar panel recycling capacity
A new solar panel recycling facility has officially opened at Bankstown Airport, as part of ongoing efforts in New South Wales to expand recycling infrastructure and manage end-of-life solar panels, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) announced.
Nearly half of organisations lack confidence in future manufacturing strategies, Gartner survey finds
Nearly half of organisations are uncertain that their current manufacturing strategies will deliver on business outcomes over the next three years, according to a new survey by American research and advisory firm Gartner, Inc.
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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.
