Tag: Australian 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.Â
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.
From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
Child-safety focus drives new washing machine design standard ahead of 2026 deadline
Australia’s appliance manufacturing sector is preparing for a major design update following a standards amendment that will require new washing machines to include a dual-action start mechanism from July 2026.
Push to attract more women into Queensland manufacturing careers
A new campaign has been launched to encourage more women to pursue careers in manufacturing as Queensland continues to face skills shortages across the $28.9 billion manufacturing sector, according to Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ).Â
$6.9M boost for Australian manufacturing of printed solar and semiconductors
The Australian Government has announced $6.9 million in funding to support manufacturing-focused innovation projects, including printed solar technology and a semiconductor packaging tool, under its Industry Growth Program.
Australian-made AS9 Huntsman howitzers roll off Geelong production line
Australian manufacturing has taken a significant step forward in defence capability development, with the first Australian-made AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers emerging from the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Geelong, Victoria.Â
Smart strategies that will help Australian manufacturers succeed in 2026
If they’re to remain competitive long term, businesses must be forward thinking, efficient, and interpret the data they need to make better decisions.
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Good Design Australia opens entries for 2026 awards
For more than six decades, Good Design Australia has celebrated the power of design to shape innovation, industry, and everyday life. Its flagship program, the Australian Good Design Awards, recognises projects that show how thoughtful design can enhance products, services, systems, and communities.
