Tag: Manufacturing

Manufacturing in Australia is facing continued pressure from ongoing supply chain instabilities, according to the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), which says the disruption is affecting businesses across logistics and financial operations. 

GBP K.K. has announced plans to establish a domestic manufacturing and product development facility in Yamaguchi City, Japan, aimed at expanding its capacity for renewable energy components and responding to evolving regulatory requirements.

IperionX has reported progress in its titanium operations, with manufacturing activity increasing during the March 2026 quarter as its Virginia facility transitioned to continuous production and scaled product development.

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.

Manufacturing transformation is accelerating as 2026 begins, with sustainability, digitalization and skills development reshaping global industry priorities, according to cutting tools and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant. 

Manufacturing battery innovation in Australia is set to advance following new funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), which has announced support for two projects aimed at strengthening domestic battery manufacturing capability and supply chains.

New South Wales has expanded its manufacturing capability in advanced therapeutics with the opening of a $96 million RNA research and manufacturing facility at the Macquarie University Innovation Precinct. 

A manufacturing-focused partnership between WEG S.A. and SpinDrive aims to deliver a new generation of oil-free electric motor systems integrating active magnetic bearing technology for industrial applications.

The manufacturing-dependent construction materials sector is urging the Federal Government to prioritise its operations under Stage 3 of Australia’s National Fuel Security Plan, warning that disruptions to fuel access could halt manufacturing output and delay major construction projects, according to Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA).

Victoria’s manufacturing sector is set to receive a boost, with the Victorian Government supporting a $92 million expansion by George Weston Foods at its Mauri flour mill in Ballarat, aimed at increasing production capacity and creating regional jobs.