Tag: Advanced Manufacturing

Australia’s manufacturing industry needs a stronger skilled workforce, improved apprenticeship outcomes and more responsive training to support productivity and future growth, according to the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance’s 2026 National Manufacturing Workforce Plan.

A $2.7 million industry-led project will develop Australia’s manufacturing capability for certified metal components used in defence, maritime and medical applications, with the aim of reducing reliance on overseas supply chains.

Australian manufacturing and advanced technology innovations will be among hundreds of projects showcased at Parliament House in Canberra on 12 October, as industry, research and government organisations highlight the outcomes of collaborative research and development.

Queensland manufacturing businesses have been recognised for their international success at the 2026 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, with medical device manufacturer Cook Medical named Queensland Exporter of the Year and Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment winning the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials category.

Food manufacturing businesses in Melbourne’s north will receive support for $21.6 million in combined investments aimed at expanding production, strengthening export capabilities and creating almost 50 local jobs, according to the Victorian Government.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.