Australian Fashion Council calls for final industry input on national manufacturing strategy
The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) has released a Consultation Insights Paper as part of the development of a National Manufacturing Strategy aimed at strengthening and future-proofing Australia’s fashion and textile manufacturing sector.
EOS manufacturing strategy expands with planned acquisition of MARSS counter-drone systems provider
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited says it is seeking to strengthen its manufacturing and systems integration capabilities after announcing an agreement to acquire the MARSS group business, a Europe-based provider of counter-drone command and control technology, according to a company statement.
Australian National Maritime Museum highlights production and boatbuilding legacy in Norman R Wright &...
The Australian National Maritime Museum has announced a summer display focusing on the production history and boatbuilding legacy of Norman R Wright & Sons, showcasing vessels designed and built by the Queensland firm over nearly a century of operation.
Container Exchange appoints Trevor Evans as interim CEO
The Board of Container Exchange (COEX) has appointed Trevor Evans as interim chief executive officer, following the conclusion of Natalie Roach’s three-year term as CEO in January 2026.
Defence targets decision advantage with new investment in AI, disruptive tech
The Australian Government is investing almost $40 million in emerging technologies and artificial intelligence to strengthen the Australian Defence Force’s ability to make faster and more accurate decisions, according to the Department of Defence.
Manufacturing sales and ops linked through new SugarCRM–Syspro integration
SugarCRM has announced a new manufacturing-focused partnership with Syspro, unveiling a combined CRM and ERP offering aimed at giving manufacturers and distributors a more connected sales-to-shop floor view.
Manufacturing priorities drive rising use of transportable buildings across WA industry
Manufacturing-focused businesses are increasingly turning to transportable buildings to address cost, time and compliance pressures, according to Instant Products Group, as demand grows for modular facilities across multiple industrial sectors in Western Australia.
Polymer extrusion 3D printing market set for long-term growth amid low-cost adoption, AM Research...
Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) has published a new market report outlining its assessment of the polymer extrusion 3D printing sector, estimating the market will be worth USD 2.2 billion in 2025 and grow to USD 6.1 billion by 2034.
Clean energy and manufacturing projects eligible for $9M in WA gov’t grants
The Western Australian Government has opened a new $9 million round of funding under its Clean Energy Future Fund (CEFF), aimed at supporting innovative clean energy projects that contribute to decarbonisation and economic diversification, including opportunities for local manufacturing and production.
Battery manufacturers face updated requirements under Clean Energy Council listing changes
The Clean Energy Council has announced a staged transition to new technical requirements for battery products listed on its approved batteries list, following the publication of a new national technical specification by Standards Australia.
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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.
