Tag: Manufacturing

Australia’s manufacturing sector returned to expansion in April, but underlying conditions remained weak as inflationary pressures and supply disruptions intensified, according to S&P Global.

Manufacturing is at the centre of a new industrial deployment for Australian technology company Xefco, which has confirmed it has shipped its first commercial Ausora® system from its Geelong manufacturing base to Indonesia, marking what the company describes as the first commercial-scale deployment of a plasma-based, waterless textile dyeing machine globally.

Greater Western Sydney’s manufacturing sector could play a leading role in a national resurgence, according to a new discussion paper released by the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue.

Between 2016 and 2020, a lot of organizations evaluated commercially available AM simulation tools. They took a handful of metal AM parts (usually coupons, demo brackets, simple manifolds) lined up a few software options, and asked a reasonable question, can you predict distortion?

Finland and Australia are examining potential collaboration opportunities in quantum technologies, with discussions in Adelaide highlighting possible connections in research, development and manufacturing of quantum components under Finland’s “Quantum Leap” project, according to Australia’s national science agency CSIRO.

The Victoria Government has announced new funding aimed at boosting manufacturing opportunities and job creation through the development of its critical minerals sector, with grants now open to support early-stage work on antimony processing.

CELO has expanded its global manufacturing footprint with the launch of a new certified production facility in Mexico. 

A manufacturing-focused investment in next-generation semiconductor technology has been announced, with an Australian National University (ANU) spin-out securing $37 million to accelerate commercialisation of its chip connectivity platform.

Manufacturing capabilities were in focus as Han’s Laser Technology Industry Group Co., Ltd. presented a broad suite of intelligent laser systems at Hannover Messe 2026, highlighting its end-to-end industrial solutions and expanding global strategy.

Manufacturing of Australia’s Bushmaster protected vehicles is set to expand following a AU$750 million government commitment to deliver 268 next-generation units, according to Thales Australia.