ABB boosts rail manufacturing with new Maryborough traction hub
ABB has officially opened its Traction Centre of Excellence in Maryborough, Queensland, creating a purpose-built hub for the local manufacturing of traction converters, motors, and energy storage solutions.
Gov’t launches free AI microskill training for one million Australians
The Australian Government has announced a national initiative to provide one million Australians with free AI skills training, saying the program will help workers and small businesses prepare for the increasing use of artificial intelligence across workplaces.
Manufacturing investment anchors Liquid Instruments’ growth in Victoria
Breakthrough Victoria says its $15 million investment in Liquid Instruments is contributing to the State’s advanced manufacturing capability, with the organisation stating that the funding supports local jobs and helps maintain production of the company’s technology in Victoria.
Defence Trailblazer funds new manufacturing initiatives to accelerate energy transition
Defence Trailblazer has announced a series of industry-led projects aimed at accelerating clean-energy technologies while strengthening Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector, as part of Defence’s transition to net zero.
Rio Tinto delivers inaugural locally manufactured rail car in the Pilbara
Rio Tinto has announced that its first Pilbara-made iron ore rail car has rolled off the manufacturing line in Karratha, marking a key milestone in a AUD 150 million partnership with Australian rail industry supplier Gemco Rail to expand local manufacturing.
RMIT teams up with NBN Co to drive research in digital twins, AI and...
RMIT University says it has entered a new three-year agreement with NBN Co aimed at advancing research and innovation to support Australia’s future digital infrastructure.
Titomic announces manufacturing breakthrough for lithium-ion battery electrodes
Titomic Limited has announced what it describes as a major advancement in lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing, reporting that its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) cold spray technology has demonstrated potential to streamline and modernise electrode production.
Lockheed Martin highlights manufacturing gains with $225M in export contracts for Australian industry
Lockheed Martin Australia has announced that its Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program has exceeded AUD 225 million in export contracts with Australian industry, marking a significant manufacturing milestone for local companies connected to the defence prime’s international programs.
New hydrogen training centre to boost manufacturing skills in NSW
The NSW Government has officially started construction on the state’s first Hydrogen Centre of Excellence at Glenwood, a move aimed at strengthening the skills of workers in the growing hydrogen and renewable energy sector.
Sparc announces inaugural CEO for Sparc Hydrogen
Sparc Technologies has appointed Alana Barlow as the inaugural chief executive officer of Sparc Hydrogen, with the company confirming her commencement on 8 December 2025.
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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.
