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.…

Manufacturing and supply-chain emissions from lithium-ion batteries could increase tenfold by 2050 as global demand grows, according to a University of Melbourne-led study warning that cleaner production alone may not be enough to curb the impact. australianmanufacturing.com.…

Ethical Clothing Australia has helped recover $926,166 in wages and entitlements for Australian textile, clothing and footwear workers in 2025–26, as it continues efforts to improve workplace compliance across the #localmanufacturing sector. australianmanufacturing.com.…

US-based materials science manufacturer Arclin is investing in expanded Nomex® paper production in Spain to meet demand from the aerospace, electrical infrastructure, electric vehicle and defence industries. #Manufacturing #MaterialsScience australianmanufacturing.com.…

.@VisyIndustries has invested $30 million in new cardboard manufacturing equipment at its Smithfield factory in Western Sydney, boosting board output by 33%. australianmanufacturing.com.…

UQ will lead the development of manufacturing technology for personalised RNA medicines after being selected by a US government agency as part of a consortium eligible for up to $57 million in funding. #Manufacturing #Biotechnology #RNA australianmanufacturing.com.…

Novon Lighting has won the Company Sustainability Award for the second consecutive year at the 2026 Lighting Industry Excellence Awards, recognising its work in resource efficiency, material sourcing and circular design. australianmanufacturing.com.…

How can AI help Australian manufacturers tackle supply chain challenges? @Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni explores AI-powered sourcing and digital manufacturing networks in this sponsored feature. Read more: australianmanufacturing.com.… #Manufacturing #AI #SupplyChain

.@Macquarie_Uni has secured $5 million to establish an ARC Training Centre for Advanced Integrated Circuits, focusing on semiconductor design skills and strengthening Australia’s domestic chip-design capabilities. #Manufacturing #Semiconductors australianmanufacturing.com.…

ABB is investing US$495 million in a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric’s low-voltage power distribution business to strengthen manufacturing and expand across Japan and Asia-Pacific. #Manufacturing #ElectricalEngineering #AsiaPacific australianmanufacturing.com.…

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide up to $41.6 million in staged funding for an industrial heat electrification project at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun alumina refinery in Queensland, aimed at reducing fossil fuel use in heavy industry. australianmanufacturing.com.…

.@SandvikCoromant launches GC1250, a new titanium milling grade designed to extend tool life, reduce production downtime, and lower the carbon footprint of cutting tools. #Manufacturing #Machining #AdvancedManufacturing australianmanufacturing.com.…

.@WeldAustralia has joined the AMCRC as an Associate Partner, connecting the welding and fabrication industry with a $57.5M research initiative focused on advanced manufacturing, skills and domestic production. australianmanufacturing.com.…

The Queensland Government is funding training and assessment to help experienced manufacturing, engineering and automotive workers gain formal trade qualifications, as part of efforts to address skills shortages across the state. #Manufacturing australianmanufacturing.com.…

Australian Manufacturing Week 2027 will return to Melbourne from 11–14 May, bringing manufacturers, technology suppliers and industry professionals together to explore equipment and technologies across six manufacturing-related product zones. #AMW2027 australianmanufacturing.com.…

Penrite has marked 100 years of Australian manufacturing and automotive industry history with a centenary gala in Melbourne on 24 September, bringing together employees, customers, suppliers and industry partners. #Manufacturing #Automotive australianmanufacturing.com.…

Adelaide University researchers have reviewed international research into how refuse-derived fuel could reduce fossil fuel use in cement manufacturing while diverting suitable waste from landfill. #Manufacturing #Cement #Sustainability australianmanufacturing.com.…

The NSW Government has named Teralba as the preferred site for a new state-owned train manufacturing facility, aiming to rebuild local manufacturing and create hundreds of jobs. Planning and investigations are still needed. #RailManufacturing #NSW australianmanufacturing.com.…

APPEX 2027 will showcase AI, robotics and automation technologies for Australia’s processing and packaging manufacturers, with live demonstrations planned at the Melbourne exhibition in March 2027. #Manufacturing #Packaging #Automation australianmanufacturing.com.…