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Australian industrial machinery manufacturers have sharply reduced their inventory levels as businesses respond to uncertain demand, rising costs and pressure to manage working capital, according to new data from Unleashed.

Australian manufacturers should focus on identifying and strengthening the parts of their supply chains most capable of disrupting production and revenue, according to Proxima Australia.

Australian manufacturers need clearer procurement signals, long-term policy certainty and targeted investment if the Federal Government’s Future Made in Australia agenda is to translate into tangible outcomes, according to GME Group Marketing Manager Tony Crooke.

As manufacturers look to extend artificial intelligence beyond data analysis and into physical operations, the focus is increasingly shifting towards systems that can sense, interpret and respond to conditions on the factory floor.

A Tasmanian dental practice is bringing the manufacturing of some implants and prosthetic restorations in-house using 3D printing technology, aiming to reduce turnaround times and reliance on mainland dental laboratories.

For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.

Australian manufacturers have an opportunity to strengthen both safety and performance by making psychological safety a practical part of day-to-day operations, according to Dr Rod Gutierrez, Senior Director at global operations and safety consultancy dss+.

Australia has faced ongoing concerns over medicine supply in recent years, with reliance on imported pharmaceuticals and periodic shortages prompting greater attention on domestic manufacturing capability and supply chain resilience. 

Global building materials manufacturer Mapei has commenced construction on a new $60 million manufacturing facility in Truganina, Melbourne, in a move the company says will significantly expand its Australian production capacity and strengthen its role in supporting major infrastructure projects.

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget has drawn a measured response from tax and advisory specialists, with commentary suggesting the package offers stability and targeted support for parts of the manufacturing sector, but falls short of delivering a broad-based uplift in business confidence across industrial and production-focused industries.