Tag: Technology
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.
Qld announces $2.4M in applied research grants for clean energy, disability workforce dev’t
The Queensland Government, in partnership with the Albanese Government, has announced $2.4 million in Applied Research Grants aimed at building the state’s workforce in battery technology and disability support.
RMIT researchers develop carbon-conversion tech to produce jet fuel precursors
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a carbon?conversion technology that could turn industrial carbon dioxide emissions into ingredients for jet fuel and other carbon?based products.
Defence targets decision advantage with new investment in AI, disruptive tech
The Australian Government is investing almost $40 million in emerging technologies and artificial intelligence to strengthen the Australian Defence Force’s ability to make faster and more accurate decisions, according to the Department of Defence.
Australian Manufacturing in 2025: A year of transition, technology and talent
Australia’s manufacturing sector spent 2025 navigating a complex mix of economic headwinds, technological acceleration and policy-driven transformation, as reflected in year-long coverage by Australian 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.
