Hanwha Defence Australia targets local production of THeMIS uncrewed vehicle
Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) and Milrem Robotics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation on uncrewed ground systems, including plans to support local production and sustainment of Milrem’s THeMIS Uncrewed Ground Vehicle (UGV) in Australia.
NSW manufacturing capability targeted by $34.6B Aerotropolis investment
Private investment in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis has reached $34.6 billion, with the NSW Government positioning the growth as an opportunity to strengthen the state’s manufacturing capability and support the development of emerging industries.
Ferndale Foods expands Ballarat manufacturing as JILA launches in South Korea
Ballarat-based food manufacturer Ferndale Foods Australia is expanding its international presence while investing in local manufacturing capacity, following the launch of its JILA brand across 16,500 stores in South Korea.
UNSW partnership sets manufacturing benchmark for large-scale perovskite solar
Manufacturing scalability has been highlighted by UNSW Sydney researchers after a collaboration with energy technology company UtmoLight achieved a world-record efficiency for a large-area perovskite solar submodule.
Good Design Week 2026 brings five days of Australian design recognition
Good Design Week 2026 is underway, with Good Design Australia set to announce recipients of the Australian Good Design Awards across more than 30 categories throughout the week.
Rosebank Engineering expands Australian manufacturing role in Black Hawk sustainment
Australian manufacturing and aerospace sustainment capability is set to expand under a proposed new agreement between Lockheed Martin Australia and Rosebank Engineering to provide engineering and maintenance support for the Australian Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter fleet.
South Australia’s food manufacturing sector recognised as 2026 Awards finalists announced
South Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector has been highlighted among the finalists for the 2026 South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards, with Food South Australia announcing businesses and individuals recognised across 17 categories.
Sydney Composites backs rapid heat transfer technology to boost manufacturing output
Australian advanced composites manufacturer Sydney Composites is developing a rapid cycle heat transfer moulding process that could reduce production cycle times and increase output as the company looks to expand into new markets.
Boral launches automated carbon reporting for concrete customers
Boral has launched a new carbon reporting capability designed to give customers consolidated information on the embodied carbon associated with concrete products used in their projects.
Mitsubishi Electric to showcase latest manufacturing technologies at JIMTOF 2026
Mitsubishi Electric will showcase its latest manufacturing technologies at the 33rd Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF 2026), with the company set to present automation and digital solutions aimed at supporting manufacturers across the production lifecycle.
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
