Tag: Technology
Major food processing tech exhibition set for Tokyo in June 2026
FOOMA Japan, one of the world’s largest comprehensive food processing technology exhibitions, is set to take place in Tokyo in June, featuring innovations that could help international manufacturers replicate Japanese food products at scale.
Bosch to keep tech investment high amid job reductions
Global technology giant Bosch said it is banking on its innovative capabilities to drive growth in 2026 amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade barriers.
Deteqt raises $5M to scale manufacturing of chip-scale quantum sensing technology
Australian quantum sensing company Deteqt has closed a $5 million AUD seed round, highlighting a manufacturing-focused push to scale its chip-scale quantum magnetic sensing technology as global interest in defence and field-deployable sensing grows.
The long game: Building Australia’s nuclear submarine workforce pipeline
The Australian government announced in late February a $310 million acquisition of nuclear submarine components from the United Kingdom. The payment will support the manufacture of nuclear-powered submarines to be built in Osborne, South Australia. The investment follows a larger GBP 2.4 billion Australian contribution to expand Rolls-Royce Submarines' production capacity.
Manufacturing investment to support jobs and food production in northern Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced a new manufacturing-focused investment aimed at supporting jobs and expanding food production capacity in regional Victoria, with more than 40 roles expected to be created in the state’s dairy sector.
Manufacturing gains momentum with Industrial AI as IFS reports growing adoption
Manufacturing has entered a new phase in its digital transformation, with Industrial AI moving beyond pilot programs into core operational systems.
$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.
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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.
