Manufacturers gear up as EV model range expands under new efficiency standards
Australia’s automotive manufacturing and import landscape is shifting as the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) drives a rapid expansion in the availability of low- and zero-emission vehicles, according to the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).
Australian-made health innovations get green light with gov’t support
The Australian Government has announced a $12 million investment to support the development of new Australian-made medical devices and medicines aimed at improving the treatment of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
LLNL dual-light 3D printing enables complex parts without manual support removal
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a novel dual-wavelength 3D printing technique that enables the clean removal of support structures, potentially overcoming one of the key challenges in additive manufacturing.
Finalists named for Australia’s first AI and Robotics Sprint
Finalists have been announced for Australia’s first dedicated AI and robotics sprint, Propel-AIR, a national initiative aimed at fast-tracking emerging innovators in the field.
Hazer strengthens Southeast Asia patent portfolio amid rising hydrogen demand
Hazer Group has secured two new patents in Southeast Asia, extending its intellectual property protection in the region as it seeks to capitalise on growing hydrogen demand across Asia.
UNSW leads Australia in manufacturing-focused research with top ARC Linkage Grant wins
UNSW Sydney has secured the highest number of Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage grants in the latest round, receiving more than $4.6 million in funding to collaborate with industry and government partners on research projects, several of which focus on advancing Australia’s manufacturing capability.
RMIT’s ingestible gut sensor wins FDA approval for US market
An innovative gas-sensing capsule developed at RMIT University to provide real-time insights into gut health has received regulatory clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), paving the way for its commercial launch in the United States.
Austal secures new financing to advance manufacturing growth
Austal has refinanced its debt facilities as part of a broader effort to support its $1.2 billion capital expansion program in the United States, strengthening the company’s position in global defence manufacturing.
ReGen 2025 to spotlight sustainable packaging in Australia’s circular economy push
Innovative packaging solutions designed to advance Australia’s circular economy will take centre stage at ReGen 2025, the nation’s leading expo for circular resource innovation.
Liquid Instruments unveils AI-driven Generative Instrumentation with launch of Moku:Delta
Canberra-based software-defined instrumentation company Liquid Instruments has introduced what it describes as an industry-first approach to test and measurement, unveiling a new capability called Generative Instrumentation.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
