Tag: Manufacturing

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has opened applications for its latest Innovate to Grow program, aimed at helping small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the farm and food sector turn early ideas into actionable research and development (R&D) plans.

UNSW Canberra researchers have developed a new 3D-printed bone implant that could transform the manufacturing of personalised medical devices and improve treatment for fractures and bone injuries. 

Robotic technology company FBR Limited has received a binding conditional purchase order valued at AUD 990,000 for its Mantis welding robot, in a deal aimed at supporting manufacturing operations in the United States.

Queensland Manufacturing Institute (QMI) has announced it will host a free online webinar aimed at manufacturers seeking to understand emerging opportunities in the energy sector, according to a statement released by the organisation.

Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed the world’s first motor powered by a droplet of liquid metal, a breakthrough the university says could have significant implications for manufacturing, soft robotics, and flexible machines.

Australian caravan manufacturing is seeing increased attention as Crusader Caravans reports strong interest from prospective buyers ahead of the summer travel period, coinciding with the release of its updated Buyer’s Guide and Checklist aimed at supporting informed purchasing decisions.

Victoria is set to increase its plastic recycling and manufacturing capacity, following a $4 million investment from the Victorian Government, the Australian Government, and industry partners. 

The Western Australian Government has opened a new $6 million grant round aimed at strengthening recycling manufacturing and processing capacity in regional and remote parts of the State, with funding available to local governments to upgrade infrastructure for plastics, tyres, paper and cardboard.

James Hardie Industries plc said it will move to reshape its manufacturing network by closing two US manufacturing facilities, as the building materials company pursues efficiency improvements and cost reductions across its operations.

Manufacturing supply chains are set to be a key focus of the Albanese Government’s newly detailed $1.2 billion Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, which aims to secure minerals essential to Australia’s economy, national security and domestic manufacturing capability.