WA’s lithium mining operations see uptick in demand
The Western Australian government has commended the skyrocketing demand for the state’s spodumene concentrate, which has become a significant job-creating industry in WA.
TAFE’s Albany campus welcomes new automation equipment for student training
The South Regional TAFE’s Albany campus is installing new cutting-edge automation equipment that would allow students to learn vital automation skills and train for...
Dimensionics unveils density determination tech for 3D-printed parts
Germany-headquartered Dimensionics Density has commercially introduced an automated density determination technology for additive manufacturing (AM), with a particular focus on the validation of AM parts.
Swinburne unveils $5.2m supercomputer to bolster high impact research in Australia
Swinburne University of Technology has launched a $5.2 million supercomputer that will enable academics and collaborators across Australia to conduct innovative space technology, health, and environmental research.
Flight Centre Travel Group Named Winner of Plug and Play Corporate Innovation Award
Media Release by Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG)
For the second time in four years, Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has won Plug and Play’s...
UQ research finds patent laws lagging behind 3D bioprinting advances
University of Queensland research has found that outdated and inconsistent patent laws may be slowing progress in 3D bioprinting, a rapidly growing technology with the potential to create living tissues and organs for medical use.
CSIRO’s silicon roadmap lays out domestic manufacturing plans for PV solar
Commissioned by Australia’s national science industry CSIRO, the Australian Silicon Action Plan report suggests the establishment of a domestic solar supply chain to position Australia as a global superpower for solar PV electricity generation.
Rice University researchers forge path to sustainable 3D-printed wood
Researchers at Rice University have harnessed the power of 3D printing to create sustainable wood structures, presenting a greener alternative to conventional manufacturing methods.
HDR completes manufacturing-focused Factory of the Future at Western Sydney University
HDR has delivered a manufacturing-focused facility at Western Sydney University’s Bankstown City Campus, with the firm stating the project is designed to integrate advanced technologies into education, research, and industry engagement.
Mining firm Brauntell orders $395,000 Titomic cold-spray systems
Mining engineering company Brauntell has filed a stock order for D523 cold-spray systems, amounting to $395,000. The systems will be sold to mining end-users...
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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.
