Industrial machinery manufacturers cut inventory 79% amid demand uncertainty – Unleashed
Australian industrial machinery manufacturers have sharply reduced their inventory levels as businesses respond to uncertain demand, rising costs and pressure to manage working capital, according to new data from Unleashed.
Hysata launches AI-optimised manufacturing platform at Port Kembla
Australian electrolyser manufacturer Hysata has launched an AI-optimised manufacturing platform and commissioned its first production line at its 8,500-square-metre headquarters in Port Kembla, NSW.
Manufacturing research collaboration targets inhaled biologic drug delivery
Aptar Pharma and Macquarie University have launched a three-year research collaboration focused on manufacturing and formulation approaches for the pulmonary delivery of biologic medicines under an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project.
Australia-India defence manufacturing cooperation outlined in new policy report
Australia and India could deepen defence manufacturing cooperation by linking Australia’s technology and resources capabilities with India’s manufacturing scale, according to a new policy report from the Australia India Institute.
Industrial robot installations rise 11% as global stock hits 5 million – report
The number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide reached a record five million units in 2025, according to the World Robotics 2026 Report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
Fuji SMBE Macquarie supplies Australian-made switchboards for Sydney Metro project
Fuji SMBE Macquarie is supplying Australian-made low-voltage electrical switchboards and power infrastructure for six new stations and associated administration and maintenance buildings on the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport Line.
Hazer graphite shows performance gains in asphalt applications
Australian technology company Hazer Group has reported independent testing indicating its graphite can replace part of petroleum-derived bitumen in heavy-duty asphalt while maintaining or improving key performance characteristics.
Aquatic Leisure Technologies marks 50 years with manufacturing certifications
Australian pool manufacturer Aquatic Leisure Technologies (ALT) has secured certifications across quality, environmental management, workplace safety and fibreglass pool manufacturing as it marks 50 years of Australian manufacturing in 2026.
NSW train manufacturing program targets 550 ongoing jobs in Hunter
The NSW Government has outlined a long-term manufacturing pipeline for the Hunter region, with its planned $12 billion Future Fleet Program expected to support about 550 ongoing jobs across a new state-owned train manufacturing facility and its supply chains.
Australian beverage exporter eyes US and European growth
Australian beverage exporter CocoCoast is targeting A$200 million in annual revenue within five years as it expands overseas and returns to the US market following an 18-month pause linked to uncertainty around import tariffs and landed costs.
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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.
