Tag: Manufacturing
Mapei invests $60M in Melbourne manufacturing plant to back construction growth
Mapei has commenced construction on a $60 million manufacturing facility in Melbourne, aiming to strengthen local supply capabilities for Australia’s growing construction sector.
Weld Australia backs Cairncross Dockyard redevelopment as manufacturing capability model
Weld Australia has expressed support for the Cairncross Dockyard redevelopment in Brisbane, describing the project as a potential model for strengthening Australia’s sovereign capability and manufacturing workforce development.
Manufacturing potential highlighted as Australia eyes share of $68.56B upcycled food market
Australia’s manufacturing sector could play a central role in capturing value from the rapidly expanding global upcycled food market, projected to reach USD $68.56 billion by 2032, according to research supported by End Food Waste Australia.
Rio Tinto reports manufacturing-linked output growth in Q1 on copper and aluminium strength
Rio Tinto has reported a 9 per cent year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for the first quarter of 2026, supported by gains across its manufacturing-linked aluminium and copper operations, according to its latest quarterly update.
RMIT study explores manufacturing-friendly plastic surface that destroys viruses on contact
Research from RMIT University has found that a flexible plastic film designed with ultra-fine nanoscale textures can mechanically destroy viruses on contact, pointing to a potentially scalable manufacturing approach for antiviral surfaces used in healthcare and consumer products.
NSW opens manufacturing co-exhibiting opportunities for Australian Manufacturing Week 2026
The NSW Government is highlighting manufacturing participation in its plans for Australian Manufacturing Week 2026, positioning the event as a key platform to promote the state’s manufacturing capability and investment opportunities.
New manufacturing model for batteries boosted by Voltavate-ARENA pilot program
Manufacturing in the battery sector is set for further development, with Voltavate’s manufacturing-integrated separator technology receiving backing from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) in a $3.55 million pilot-scale program aimed at advancing battery manufacturing capabilities.
ABB taps manufacturing expertise for major Australian mining contract
ABB says its manufacturing-driven grinding technology will play a central role in a major new mining development in Australia, after securing a contract to supply mill drive systems for the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland.
Manufacturing training hub in South West backed by WA gov’t RED Grants
A manufacturing-focused training hub aimed at strengthening regional manufacturing capability and creating local jobs in the South West will be established under the Cook Labor Government’s latest round of Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants.
Manufacturing project to advance 3D-printed naval components, CDU says
A new manufacturing project led by Charles Darwin University aims to use high-speed 3D printing to produce naval propulsion components made from nickel aluminium bronze (NAB), a material the university says is difficult and slow to manufacture using traditional methods in Australia.
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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.
