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Beak & Johnston collaborates with Fortude to boost facility’s manufacturing capabilities

Australian fresh food manufacturer Beak & Johnston has partnered with global digital technology solutions company Fortude to implement Infor M3 and transform its manufacturing operations in Greenacre. 

Gov’t pledges $4b over the next four years to advance missile manufacturing in Australia

The Australian Government said it is earmarking $4.1 billion to the purchase of additional long-range attack systems and the manufacture of longer-range munitions in Australia in a push to carry out the Defence Strategic Review's top goals.

UNSW Sydney scientists create skin-like artificial sensors

Scientists at UNSW Sydney have developed an electronic device designed to mimic the function of human skin. 

MIT researchers 3D-print miniature vacuum pump ideal for Mars

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have utilised additive manufacturing to 3D-print a miniature version of a type of vacuum pump, known as a peristaltic pump, which could be a key component of a portable mass spectrometer that could help monitor pollutants or test Martian soil.

Weebit Nano raises $15 million in oversubscribed SPP

ASX-listed semiconductor developer Weebit Nano Limited has collected nearly $15 million in an upsized and scaled-back share purchase plan (SPP) for existing shareholders. 

CEFC invests $75 million in new Queensland C&D recycling facility

The CEFC has announced the allocation of $75 million in debt finance to help develop Queensland’s upcoming flagship construction and demolition (C&D) recycling facility in Pinkenba. 

Weapons manufacturing among priorities in Australia’s biggest defence overhaul

Developing the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) ability to precisely hit targets at extended ranges and boosting the manufacture of weapons in the country are among the country’s six priority areas in the public version of the Defence Strategic Review released Monday.

Jervois submits loan application under US DOE manufacturing initiative

Australian cobalt company Jervois Global Limited has submitted an application to the United States Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Program Office to finance its proposed greenfield US cobalt refinery. 

Northern Territory eyes stronger critical mineral ties with Japan, S. Korea

The Northern Territory’s Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison is set to visit Japan and South Korea to strengthen international ties and promote foreign investments in the state’s critical minerals and energy sectors. 

Snowflake unveils data cloud designed for manufacturers

The cloud has proven transformative for businesses, particularly in terms of building new workloads and applications to improve products and services in order to fulfil client needs. Even though the cloud can now be used by all businesses, some still need it to have some extra features.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.