Honey skincare manufacturer builds operational control during 1,000% growth
When sales increased by approximately 1,000% year over year, Australian skincare manufacturer Beeautify managed to identify material constraints, manage two sales channels, and prepare production for rising demand.
Sandvik Coromant expands manufacturing drilling portfolio with deep-hole drills
Sandvik Coromant has expanded its CoroDrill® Dura 462 product family with a new range of solid carbide drills designed for manufacturing applications requiring hole depths of up to 30 times the drill diameter.
WA Gov’t identifies five proponents for defence manufacturing hub
The Western Australian Government has identified five preferred proponents for its Western Defence Forge development, a proposed defence manufacturing hub aimed at expanding advanced manufacturing capabilities, attracting investment and creating local jobs.
Food and beverage manufacturing productivity falls despite technology investment, research finds
Nearly six in 10 workers in Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector believe their organisations are becoming less productive despite ongoing investment in workplace technology, according to research commissioned by management consultancy Argon & Co.
Advanced manufacturing takes centre stage as Aerotropolis investment reaches $34.6B
Private investment in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis has reached $34.6 billion, with the Bradfield Development Authority highlighting new advanced manufacturing and technology facilities as part of the region’s growing industrial base.
Air Liquide to expand manufacturing gas capacity with new NSW separation unit
Air Liquide will build a new air separation unit (ASU) at its existing Fairfield facility in Yennora, New South Wales, as part of an investment aimed at strengthening the supply of industrial and medical gases for Australian industries, including manufacturing.
Celleo wins Good Design Award for automated cell therapy manufacturing system
Melbourne-based biotechnology company Celleo has received a 2026 Australian Good Design Award for its Larkem V40 system, which automates vial filling in cell therapy manufacturing.
Land Forces 2030 to showcase Queensland defence manufacturing
Queensland’s defence manufacturing sector will be showcased to an international audience after the Queensland Government secured the return of Land Forces to Brisbane in 2030.
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.
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains
Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.
