Saturday, October 31, 2026

Hazer and EnergyPathways sign MOU to explore clean hydrogen facility in UK

Australian technology company Hazer Group has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UK-based EnergyPathways to evaluate the development of a hydrogen production facility in northwest England.

Brisbane medtech company secures $5M for surgical robot

Convergence Medical, a Brisbane-based medical technology company, has closed its Series A funding round, securing AUD 5 million from global investors. 

Queensland backs local manufacturing in new State Budget

The Palaszczuk Labor Government is backing the local manufacturing industry in Queensland with massive investments in the sector included in the state’s latest 2023-24 Budget. 

Manufacturing among focus areas as NSW backs 22 startups with innovation funding

The NSW Government has announced more than $1 million in funding for 22 startups and small businesses under the second round of the 2025-26 MVP Ventures Program, supporting projects across areas including advanced manufacturing, housing, clean energy and health as businesses work towards commercialising new technologies.

Arkeus opens Queensland advanced manufacturing facility backed by state funding

Arkeus has opened a new advanced manufacturing facility in Ormeau, Queensland, aimed at increasing production of AI-powered defence sensing systems, with the expansion supported by AUD$1.48 million from the Queensland Government's Sovereign Industry Development Fund (SIDF).

AVL leans on integrated manufacturing chain in Kalgoorlie battery EOI

Australian Vanadium Limited says its integrated vanadium and manufacturing capability underpins an Expression of Interest submitted for the Western Australian Government’s proposed Kalgoorlie Vanadium Battery Energy Storage System (VBESS), a project aimed at long-duration energy storage and regional economic development.

Hanwha defence contract to deliver jobs boost in Tasmania

Premier and Minister for State Development, Trade and the Antarctic, Jeremy Rockliff, has congratulated Elphinstone following their successful joint bid with Hanwha Defense Group to be part of the Land 400 Phase 3 program.

Civmec and Serco to jointly pursue the LAND 8710 contract

Civmec announced that it has formed an agreement with Serco, a worldwide defence contractor, to jointly pursue the LAND 8710 contract and bring the next generation...

Rockwell Automation to showcase next-gen manufacturing tech at ROKLive 2025

Rockwell Automation has announced the full program for its ROKLive 2025 event, set to take place from 29 to 31 July on the Gold Coast. 

Aurora Labs to showcase 3D-printed gas turbine at IndoPac Maritime Conference

Aurora Labs Limited (A3D), is set to present a 3D metal-printed gas turbine component at the IndoPac Maritime Conference in Sydney this week, geared towards defence customers and manufacturers.
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains

Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.