Tag: Australian Manufacturing

A new cancer treatment manufacturing facility has officially opened in Victoria, marking a significant step forward in the state’s advanced manufacturing and medical research capabilities.

As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.

Australia’s manufacturing sector experienced a further slowdown in growth in June, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index™ (PMI) data.

Global manufacturing activity returned to growth in June, marking a tentative recovery in output and new orders, according to the latest JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI. 

Australia’s automotive manufacturing and import landscape is shifting as the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) drives a rapid expansion in the availability of low- and zero-emission vehicles, according to the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).

UNSW Sydney has secured the highest number of Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage grants in the latest round, receiving more than $4.6 million in funding to collaborate with industry and government partners on research projects, several of which focus on advancing Australia’s manufacturing capability.

As Australia prepares for a major energy transition, the need for scalable, flexible battery storage solutions has never been more urgent. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) forecasts that the country will require around 9GW of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) by 2027 to support renewable energy integration, manage coal plant closures, and address rising grid volatility.

A new partnership between the Tech Council of Australia (TCA) and techUK is set to accelerate digital innovation across both nations, with potential flow-on benefits for Australia’s manufacturing sector through improved access to emerging technologies and global markets.

Scanfil has signed a new manufacturing outsourcing agreement with Liquid Instruments, strengthening its presence in Australia’s Medtech and Life Science manufacturing sector. 

The national Jobs and Skills Council for manufacturing, the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (Manufacturing Alliance), has completed its first regional visit to Maryborough, Queensland, in a joint initiative with Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ).