Tag: Manufacturing
Queensland establishes national critical metals research centre in Brisbane
Queensland is set to host the national base of a new Cooperative Research Centre focused on advancing critical metals refining, processing and manufacturing technologies.
Manufacturing sector to gather in Adelaide for national additive manufacturing forum
Australia’s manufacturing sector will be in focus when industry, research and government representatives gather in Adelaide for the Additive Manufacturing Forum 2026 on 28 to 29 October.
WA partnership to expand manufacturing and trades pathways for Collie apprentices
A new partnership between Synergy and Programmed will provide eight apprentices with training opportunities at Muja Power Station in Collie, Western Australia, with the program expected to support skills development across sectors including manufacturing, energy, mining and industrial services.
Evnex passes 20,000 EV chargers as manufacturing scales with Australian demand
Evnex has passed 20,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers installed across Australia and New Zealand, with the smart charger manufacturer reporting a sharp acceleration in demand from the Australian market.
NSW proposes solar panel recycling mandate to support manufacturing
New South Wales is consulting on a proposed mandatory solar panel recycling scheme that the state government says could support the development of local recycling, remanufacturing and manufacturing industries.
APPEX 2027 registrations open as manufacturing expo expands in Melbourne
Manufacturing technology will take centre stage at APPEX 2027, with registrations now open for the processing and packaging exhibition to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 16 to 19 March 2027.
Autodesk expands AI capabilities across manufacturing workflows
Manufacturing teams could use expanded artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to automate repetitive tasks and connect product data across the lifecycle, according to Autodesk.
Manufacturing workforce demand to grow by 91,300 by 2035, plan finds
Australia’s manufacturing workforce is projected to grow by 91,300 workers by 2035, while skills shortages continue across 12 occupations critical to the industry, according to the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance’s 2026 National Manufacturing Workforce Plan.
GMG starts up second-generation graphene manufacturing plant
Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has started up its Generation 2.0 Graphene Manufacturing Technology Plant in Queensland, with the facility expected to produce up to 10 tonnes of graphene annually once remaining works and optimisation are completed.
Scott Technology launches palletiser as manufacturing footprint pressures drive MHL strategy
Scott Technology has launched a new automated palletising system targeting manufacturers seeking higher production throughput within constrained manufacturing footprints, as the New Zealand-based automation company expands its Materials Handling & Logistics (MHL) portfolio.
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
