Haines Hunter, Australian manufacturer of fibreglass boats, has confirmed it will restart manufacturing operations as early as next week, two weeks after a fire disrupted production at its factory.

Scientists at Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have outlined a theoretical approach to powering quantum computers using quantum batteries – a development CSIRO says could make future machines faster, more energy-efficient, and easier to scale.

Manufacturing capability is a central focus of new funding announced for Australian industry, with the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) supporting $2.9 million in grants to eight local companies involved in the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine program.

Manufacturing and construction jobs are expected to increase in Western Sydney following a $508 million investment by the Albanese Government in two defence infrastructure projects linked to Australia’s guided weapons and explosive ordnance manufacturing capability, according to the Australian Department of Defence.

Nominations have opened for the 2026 Endeavour Awards, an annual program spotlighting achievement in Australia’s manufacturing sector, organisers announced.

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.

UNSW Sydney researchers have developed a new method to monitor how solar cells are damaged by ultraviolet (UV) light and how they can naturally recover, offering potential improvements for solar panel manufacturing.

Manufacturing workplaces have been identified as a key area where women continue to face significant barriers to entry, retention and progression, according to a new national report examining the experiences of women in trades and technical roles.

Australia’s manufacturing sector will be a key focus of a national robotics and artificial intelligence initiative, with ARM Hub set to launch Propel-AIR 2.0 in Brisbane on 17 February. 

Medical devices are becoming smaller, lighter and more portable. From handheld diagnostic tools to wearable infusion pumps and compact surgical instruments, reduced size is now a defining feature of many new Medtech products.