Thursday, November 12, 2026

FBR secures conditional order for Mantis welding robot to support US manufacturing

Robotic technology company FBR Limited has received a binding conditional purchase order valued at AUD 990,000 for its Mantis welding robot, in a deal aimed at supporting manufacturing operations in the United States.

Australian Army tests advance tech solutions in US collaboration

The Australian Army has joined forces with allies and partners in Project Convergence, marking a crucial step in testing and advancing networks, robotic and autonomous systems, as well as air defence and strike-related systems.

Australian space startup granted approval for second rocket launch site in SA

The Australian Space Agency has granted approval for a second rocket launch facility licence in South Australia. The licence, awarded to Southern Launch, will enable...

Stratasys, Boom sign 3D printing agreement to accelerate development of supersonic airliner

3D printing giant Stratasys has inked a technical partnership agreement with Boom Supersonic, a Denver-based startup which is developing a Mach 2.2 civilian supersonic...

Scientists develop ‘designer’ titanium alloys using 3D printing

A team of researchers from RMIT University and the University of Sydney has developed a new class of ductile and strong titanium alloys using a combination of alloy design and 3D printing. 

The Smarter 3D Printing Series: Getting on board with 3D Printing

The fourth industrial revolution promises a paradigm shift to industry and society. The combination of cyber-physical systems (CPS), the internet of things (IoT), industrial internet of things (IIOT), cloud computing...

Swisslog rolls out off-the-shelf warehouse automation solution for Australian, NZ SMEs

Swisslog, a leading player in the intralogistics market, has launched a standardised “off-the-shelf” version of its AutoStore roboticised storage and order processing solution in Australia and New Zealand. 

3D People declare the era of agile, low-volume production-on-demand is here

As traditional manufacturing wrestles with global supply chain disruptions, soon to be enforced tariffs, shifting consumer demands, and relentless calls for customisation, London-based subcontract 3D printing bureau 3D People is claiming that low-volume production on-demand is no longer a limitation — it’s a strategic advantage.

Breaking barriers with a hyperconnected shop floor

Manufacturing leaders in Australia are playing in an increasingly competitive field where only the slightest difference in gameplay— in this case, data-driven solutions— can make or break a business’ performance. 

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.
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains

Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.