Thursday, November 5, 2026

Charles Darwin University leads global ocean robot network backed by UNESCO

A new global network of ocean robots, designed to improve weather forecasting, maritime security, and marine research, has received formal endorsement from UNESCO following a proposal led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).

Quickstep collaborative project to reduce composite production cost

Aerospace composite manufacturer Quickstep has collaborated with the Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC (SoMAC CRC) and Deakin University’s Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation to help address the high cost of large-scale composite production. 

DroneShield announces follow-up order with US Government Agency

Australian/US technology company DroneShield has announced a follow-up order of A$750k with “a major US Government agency”. DroneShield, which provides Artificial Intelligence-based platforms for protection...

Australia eyes faster, secure data with new space-to-Earth laser communications

The iLAuNCH Trailblazer program is set to transform satellite communications by developing optical technology to ease pressure on Australia's radio-based systems. 

Manufacturing experts to convene for ARM Hub’s Industry 5.0 event

The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub is set to commemorate its fifth anniversary by hosting an Industry Day on 18 March 2025, at its Learning Factory in Northgate, Brisbane. 

FIT AG and Caterpillar form 3D printing alliance

Additive manufacturing specialists FIT AG and Caterpillar have entered into a strategic alliance agreement focusing on the design and 3D printing of aluminium and...

Queensland research hub celebrates $23M upgrade completion

The Queensland node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF-Q) on Tuesday celebrated a significant overhaul with a $23 million upgrade showcasing the completion...

Australian manufacturing industry to reap benefits from new partnership between AMSI, APR. Intern and...

A new platform for Australian universities to complement specialist PhD training with industry experience has been established with the newly reached agreement between the...

Revolutionary 3D printing to speed up social housing in New South Wales

The New South Wales Government is embracing cutting-edge technology to address the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis by using 3D printing to construct social...

Smart glasses for industry use? Harvest Technology, Iristick NV join forces to make it...

Smart glasses for industrial use may soon materialise as Harvest Technology Group Limited (ASX:HTG) announced today an agreement with Iristick NV to further develop...
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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.