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Sony electronics to use renewable plastics through new global supply chain
Sony has joined forces with 13 other companies to create a world-first global supply chain of renewable plastics.
BAE Systems completes trial of AMPV counter-drone prototype
BAE Systems has successfully tested its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype.
Meta Materials, Panasonic Industry join forces to advance transparent conductive materials
Advanced materials company Meta Materials announced a strategic collaboration with Panasonic Industry Co Ltd, an operating company in charge of the device business within the Panasonic Group, to boost mass production in the transparent conductive materials sector.
Bosch starts manufacturing 800-volt motors for electric vehicles
Global technology giant Bosch has begun the mass production of electric motors and inverters equipped with 800-volt technology, making recharging faster and providing a further boost for electromobility.
Northrop Grumman launches hypersonic propulsion systems manufacturing facility in US
Global defence tech giant Northrop Grumman has opened its new Hypersonics Capability Centre (HCC) in Maryland, US, to manufacture advanced propulsion solutions that can power hypersonic missiles beyond Mach 5.
Japanese battery company PowerX unveils world’s first Battery Tanker
PowerX, a Japanese battery startup, recently introduced the design of the first-ever “Battery Tanker” at the Bariship International Maritime Exhibition held in Imabari City, Japan.
NASA convenes government, academia, industry for in-space servicing, manufacturing consortium
NASA has formed a consortium to make in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) capabilities a routine part of space architectures and mission lifecycles.
US unveils national standards proposal to reduce vehicle carbon emissions
The US government has set out to accelerate its efforts to transition towards a clean vehicle future and address the climate crisis with a new proposal for federal vehicle emissions standards.
Ford announces $2b investment to build new EV manufacturing hub in Canada
Ford Motor Company has announced a massive CAD 1.8 billion (AUD 2 billion) investment to transform the Oakville Assembly Complex in Canada into an electric vehicle manufacturing hub that will feature vehicle and battery pack assembly.
Northrop Grumman, Shield AI partner to develop next-generation drone system
Northrop Grumman and aircraft manufacturer Shied AI have collaborated to develop a replacement drone for the US Army's long-serving RQ-7B Shadow tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS).
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
