Australian-manufactured plant experiment heads to space in ISS launch
An Australian-led space agriculture experiment is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) today, marking a milestone for Australia’s growing space and advanced manufacturing sector.
Engineers Australia advocates inclusive pathways for women in engineering and STEM
Engineers Australia has marked International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026 by calling for greater inclusivity across science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), citing persistent gender gaps in participation and progression across the sector.
NSW manufacturing-led modular construction delivers Shellharbour social homes in 14 weeks
Manufacturing-led construction has been used to deliver three new social homes in Shellharbour, with the NSW Government saying the modular manufacturing approach shortened delivery timelines to an average of 14-16 weeks from development approval to completion.
Manufacturing safety still relies heavily on workers despite technology gains, Rapid Global research finds
Manufacturing and logistics safety in Australia continues to depend largely on people identifying and reporting risks, with new research from Rapid Global indicating that system-level controls remain limited across the manufacturing sector despite growing interest in digital tools.
BioCarbon to scale manufacturing of GreenChar for steelmaking after ARENA award
BioCarbon says it has secured $4.8 million in Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funding to support the manufacturing-scale development of its first commercial facility in Bulahdelah, New South Wales.
Australian gov’t seeks industry input on domestic manufacturing of wind and transmission infrastructure
The Australian Government has opened a consultation to gather feedback on domestic manufacturing opportunities for wind and transmission infrastructure, as it examines how to build a competitive, viable and resilient manufacturing sector for wind and transmission towers in Australia.
DroneShield appoints Michael Powell as chief operating officer
DroneShield has appointed Michael Powell as chief operating officer, citing the move as part of its efforts to strengthen operational leadership as the company expands its global activities.
TRENDS integrates systems to support manufacturing ops
TRENDS Promotional Products, Australasia’s largest branded merchandise manufacturer, has consolidated more than 50 custom applications and legacy systems using the Boomi Enterprise Platform, creating a central data backbone to support its manufacturing operations.
Manufacturing begins on Horizon X ferry as Austal starts build at Philippines shipyard
Manufacturing has formally commenced on Austal’s Horizon X high-speed ferry project, with the company cutting the first steel plate for the vessel at its Philippines shipyard in Balamban, Cebu, marking the start of construction for Sweden’s Gotlandsbolaget.
Manufacturing research into recycled carpet waste bollards backed by City of Greater Geelong funding
Manufacturing waste from Geelong’s carpet industry could be used in advanced manufacturing applications after the City of Greater Geelong voted to fund joint research into alternative materials for large-scale 3D printing, according to a council media release.
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer
Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.
