La Trobe launches new Digital Innovation Hub to boost industrial skills
La Trobe University has officially opened the Digital Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge innovation precinct that will accelerate research and development in critical sectors, including advanced manufacturing.
CSIRO opens new lunar testbed for Australian researchers and businesses aiming for the Moon
Researchers and businesses looking to go to the Moon can now test their ideas in a new facility opened by Australia's national science organisation,...
$3.5M boost for Victorian AI and deeptech founders
The Victorian Government has announced $3.5 million in support for nine pre-accelerator programs aimed at strengthening the state’s pipeline of AI and deeptech startups, in a move it says will help early-stage founders develop and commercialise new technologies.
Sparc launches graphene additive range for manufacturing-focused ESD coatings
Sparc Technologies has announced the launch of SparcES™, a new graphene additive range for electrostatic discharge (ESD) and conductive coatings, targeting applications used in data centres, semiconductor facilities and electric vehicle battery manufacturing plants.
CSIRO team in contention to win world’s leading robotics competition
The CSIRO Data61 team has been selected as a finalist to compete in the DARPA SubT Challenge final event, which will take place from...
GE solar inverters make Australia-first debut
GE solar inverters are now available for purchase in Australia – making the nation the first in the world to gain access to the...
DroneShield secures another $11m government order for counter-drone system
ASX-listed DroneShield said a government agency customer has made an $11 million purchase order for its counter-drone/counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) equipment
BAE Systems taps Voxon Photonics for 3D display tech
Voxon's 3D volumetric display technology will bolster BAE System's Hunter Class Frigate program and submarines business.
BAE System announced today that it has awarded South...
Queensland’s quantum economy poised for growth with new strategy
The Queensland Government has unveiled the Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy, developed in collaboration with universities and industry partners.
Home-grown transformative technologies take centre stage at the IMCRC Manufacturing Innovation Showcase
The IMCRC yesterday opened its two-day Australian Manufacturing Innovation Showcase at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne.
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The economic forces driving manufacturing’s next cycle
Australia’s manufacturing sector entered 2026 with improving momentum, but renewed global disruption is again testing resilience across the industry.
