Northern Trade Solutions is expanding into specialty glass manufacturing through its new division, Northern Glass Solutions (NGS), with support from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) and the Northern Territory Government.

The Australian Government has underscored Queensland’s central role in building Australia’s sovereign defence capability, with Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy outlining major investments in advanced technologies and manufacturing during an address to the Queensland Media Club.

Western Australian manufacturer Hofmann Engineering has been approved to supply locally made components for the construction of United States Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.

The Victorian Government has announced new funding to accelerate the establishment of timber plantations across the state, aiming to boost supply for construction and manufacturing while creating regional jobs.

Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a Teaming Agreement with Avalon Airport Australia to advance guided weapons production in line with the federal government’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Plan.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening battery manufacturing in Australia and supporting the nation’s clean energy transition.

Austal Limited has announced that its Australasia division has secured a contract valued between AUD 14 million and AUD 16 million to build a 36-metre catamaran for Cruise Whitsundays, part of experiential tourism group Journey Beyond.

Swisslog has expanded its automation portfolio with the launch of its IntraMove series of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), designed for horizontal pallet transport of up to 3,000 kilograms.

Rockwell Automation has appointed Applied Robotics as its first South Pacific partner for OTTO Motors Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), a move the company says strengthens its manufacturing-focused automation offerings in the region.

AMSL Aero has secured $3 million in federal government funding to advance the development of liquid hydrogen-powered aircraft designed to serve remote and regional parts of Australia.