Tag: Technology
$158M funding to scale Australian manufacturing of precision autonomy tech
Advanced Navigation has raised AUD 158 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate manufacturing and deployment of its high-precision autonomous systems.
Samsung Ventures backs GridBeyond in €12M energy tech deal
Samsung Ventures has joined the shareholder base of GridBeyond as part of a €12 million equity investment, alongside a group of existing investors.
Metal Logic moves to scale clean steel manufacturing with Pilbara site deal
Low-carbon steel platform Metal Logic says it plans to expand Australian manufacturing capability after agreeing to acquire about 1,000 hectares of tenements in Western Australia’s Pilbara region for the deployment of its modular clean steel smelting technology.
Gov’t grants target Australian manufacturing, AI and industry growth
The Australian Government has announced $66 million in Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants aimed at strengthening partnerships between research, science, and commercialisation to support Australian industries, including manufacturing.
Australian manufacturing sector advised to prioritise energy optimisation to curb costs
Australian manufacturers should prioritise tackling energy waste and strengthening operational fundamentals before pursuing expensive new technologies or aggressive net-zero targets, according to DETA Consulting.
Advanced Navigation launches Chimera Land laser navigation system for mining
Advanced Navigation has launched Chimera Land, a new 3D Laser Velocity Sensor (LVS) technology designed to improve vehicle positioning in deep underground mining environments where GPS signals cannot reach.
Smart strategies that will help Australian manufacturers succeed in 2026
If they’re to remain competitive long term, businesses must be forward thinking, efficient, and interpret the data they need to make better decisions.
$12.7M quantum commitment tied to national manufacturing ambitions
The Australian Government has announced $12.7 million in funding to support eight innovative quantum technology projects, in a move it says will strengthen Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability and broader high-tech industry.
Inkjet: The industrial technology transforming manufacturing
Inkjet has quietly become one of the most versatile tools in modern manufacturing. What started as a technology for print is now being used across automotive, electronics, energy, mining, agriculture and advanced manufacturing.
Queensland brings Swanbank grid-scale battery to full operating capacity
The Queensland Government says a new grid-scale battery at Swanbank in Ipswich has reached a major commissioning milestone, with the facility now able to operate at full capacity to support the State’s electricity network while final regulatory and market approvals are completed.
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
