Manufacturing industry seeks stronger local content rules amid skills shortage, survey finds
Australia’s manufacturing and fabrication industry is seeking stronger local content requirements, improved compliance checks and investment in workforce development, with a Weld Australia survey finding that many businesses have limited confirmed work despite concerns about future project demand.
Eylex appointed exclusive ANZ distributor for INVISIO communication systems
Australian mission-critical communications provider Eylex has been appointed the exclusive in-country distributor for INVISIO’s tactical communications solutions across Australia and New Zealand, effective 28 September 2026.
Alpha HPA gains Australian Made certification for manufacturing range
Queensland advanced materials company Alpha HPA has secured Australian Made certification across its product range, recognising the Australian manufacturing of its ultra-high purity aluminium materials and synthetic sapphire products.
CommBank backs manufacturing shift to accelerate prefab housing delivery
Australia’s manufacturing sector could play a greater role in accelerating housing construction as prefabricated homes shift more building work from construction sites to factory floors, according to CommBank.
US Manufacturing Day puts global industry, skills and technology in focus
The US Census Bureau is marking the 15th anniversary of Manufacturing Day on 2 October with a week of manufacturing data and analysis, highlighting the sector’s contribution to the US economy and the role of manufacturing careers.
Global 3D printing market grows 12% to $4.48B in Q2 2026 – AM Research
The global additive manufacturing (AM) market reached $4.48 billion in the second quarter of 2026, representing 12% year-on-year growth, according to data from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research).
Konica Minolta, Macquarie University team up again for e-waste recycling drive
Konica Minolta Australia, Macquarie University and ANZRP’s TechCollect are partnering again on an e-waste recycling initiative, with the 2026 Rethink e-recycling Drive set to run across Macquarie Park from 17 to 23 October.
The new economics of localised manufacturing
For decades, decisions about manufacturing location were heavily influenced by labour availability and labour costs. While those considerations remain important, they are no longer the primary determining factor for many manufacturers.
CityUHK and Cambridge partner on Industry 5.0 manufacturing research
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the University of Cambridge have established a new research centre focused on advancing smart manufacturing and supporting Hong Kong’s transition towards Industry 5.0.
Hitachi Energy digital architecture supports Waratah Super Battery response
Hitachi Energy has marked the completion of commercial operations at the Waratah Super Battery in New South Wales, highlighting the role of its digital control architecture in enabling the battery to respond to grid disturbances within milliseconds.
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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.
