Australian Manufacturing

The Australian Aluminium Council is calling for bauxite, alumina and aluminium to be added to Australia’s Critical Minerals List to support the nation’s aluminium industry and strengthen manufacturing supply chains. australianmanufacturing.com.…

.@SchneiderElec has partnered with Hyperion Systems to integrate industrial automation into a containerised 3D printing platform designed to produce replacement parts and maintenance tooling closer to industrial operations. australianmanufacturing.com.…

End Food Waste Australia has launched a national membership program to help businesses across the food supply chain, including food manufacturers, reduce waste, recover costs and improve resource efficiency. #Manufacturing #FoodManufacturing australianmanufacturing.com.…

Melbourne-based Sleeptite has secured a US patent for smart bedding technology developed with RMIT researchers, with a study indicating its sensors can be manufactured using scalable production techniques while maintaining performance and durability. australianmanufacturing.com.…

The WA Government has signed a Letter of Intent with France to strengthen critical minerals supply chains, support industry development and expand trade and investment opportunities. #Manufacturing #CriticalMinerals #WesternAustralia australianmanufacturing.com.…

Aussie electronics manufacturer EE Solutions is expanding its mfg capabilities through equipment upgrades and software development, with Production Engineer Marilize Logan contributing to improvements in production efficiency and product dev't. australianmanufacturing.com.…

The Australian Government has committed $245 million through the National Reconstruction Fund to support an advanced manufacturing facility at Perth’s Henderson Defence Precinct, which will build eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels for the ADF by 2038. australianmanufacturing.com.…

Thales has opened a new sonar manufacturing facility in Western Sydney, expanding local capacity to manufacture and sustain acoustic systems for naval vessels and autonomous maritime platforms. #Manufacturing #DefenceIndustry #NavalTechnology australianmanufacturing.com.…

.@arenagovau has committed $4 million to JET Charge to deploy vehicle-to-grid technology across up to 130 electric vehicles in the ACT Gov't@ fleet, testing how bidirectional charging can support fleet operations and the electricity grid. australianmanufacturing.com.…

The WA Government has opened applications for a $153.3 million loan program supporting eligible manufacturers investing in energy efficiency, renewable energy, storage, electrification and advanced manufacturing projects. #Manufacturing australianmanufacturing.com.…

An Australian research collaboration is developing a laser-based repair process for high-value military aircraft components, aiming to strengthen local manufacturing capability and reduce reliance on international supply chains for aircraft sustainment. australianmanufacturing.com.…

ARM Hub is urging Australian manufacturers to assess their technology systems and cyber security as they prepare to adopt AI, warning that legacy software and connected equipment can expose businesses to emerging cyber threats. #ArtificialIntelligence australianmanufacturing.com.…

Pearson and WorldSkills Australia have partnered to strengthen vocational training and industry connections, helping prepare young Australians for technology-enabled trade careers, including in manufacturing. #Manufacturing #SkillsTraining australianmanufacturing.com.…

Bristile Roofing has introduced its Alicantina terracotta roof tile collection, manufactured in Spain by Tejas Borja. The range combines a traditional terracotta look with a flat barrel-pan profile designed to support water drainage. australianmanufacturing.com.…

.@RMIT researcher Lisa Piller has helped develop a textile recycling pathway that turns retired Western Australian Parks and Wildlife Service uniforms into new yarns and garments, combining recovered fibres with cotton grown in WA’s Kimberley region. australianmanufacturing.com.…

.@SchneiderElec is collaborating with NVIDIA and HPE to develop AI applications for process industries, introducing Industrial AI Agents at the Edge to support operational monitoring, cybersecurity and energy optimisation. #IndustrialAutomation australianmanufacturing.com.…

Generation Steel has signed a binding renewable energy agreement with BHP to support its proposed steel mill in Collie, Western Australia, as the company advances plans for lower-emissions steel production. #Manufacturing australianmanufacturing.com.…

Aurora Labs (ASX:A3D) has secured its first US order for three Australian-designed and manufactured AU4 turbojet engines in a US$42,000 deal supporting an experimental aircraft program for a US-based aerospace and defence company. #Manufacturing australianmanufacturing.com.…

Australia’s pipeline of new generation and storage projects seeking to connect to the National Electricity Market has reached 80.9 GW, up 43% in a year, driven largely by battery projects, AEMO. #EnergyStorage #Batteries #RenewableEnergy australianmanufacturing.com.…

The Australian Submarine Agency has announced a new manufacturing facility in Mississippi, US, to increase production of critical components for Virginia-class submarines as AU prepares for its planned acquisition of the vessels in the early 2030s. australianmanufacturing.com.…