Tag: Australian Manufacturing
Australian manufacturing set for global defence boost under AUKUS, says GME
Australian manufacturers are poised for unprecedented access to US and UK defence markets under the AUKUS partnership, presenting long-term contracts, deeper supply chain integration, and industrial growth.
Albanese highlights manufacturing in speech on food and beverage sector
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has underscored the importance of Australian manufacturing in supporting the nation’s food and beverage industry, during a dinner event in Melbourne on Saturday, 21 March.
$158M funding to scale Australian manufacturing of precision autonomy tech
Advanced Navigation has raised AUD 158 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate manufacturing and deployment of its high-precision autonomous systems.
Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
Manufacturing resilience: Australian firms post steady growth in 2025 – report
Australian manufacturers ended 2025 on a solid footing, maintaining healthy profit margins and strategic operational shifts despite a year of economic volatility, according to the latest Manufacturing Health Index from inventory management specialist Unleashed.
Gov’t grants target Australian manufacturing, AI and industry growth
The Australian Government has announced $66 million in Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants aimed at strengthening partnerships between research, science, and commercialisation to support Australian industries, including manufacturing.
Manufacturing sector targeted in WA energy affordability push with $153.3M loan program
The Western Australian Government announced that a new $153.3 million initiative aimed at lowering energy costs for local businesses will strengthen the State’s manufacturing sector and support investments in cleaner, more efficient technology.
Manufacturing faces quantum-era supply chain pressures as LFI opens Asia Pacific base
Quantum computing has long been framed as a future technology challenge, but growing investment from governments and industry is beginning to shift the conversation toward its economic and operational implications for industrial sectors.
Australian manufacturing sees productivity boost from asset upgrades, CommBank reports
Australian businesses are reporting significant productivity gains after investing in new vehicles, machinery, and technology, with manufacturers and farmers leading the charge, according to new data from Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
ABB highlights low-carbon manufacturing gains at China facility
Low-carbon manufacturing initiatives at a facility operated by ABB in Zibo, China are delivering measurable energy and emissions reductions, according to the company.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
