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Lockheed Martin, partners advance Australian manufacturing with warhead test completed in 11 weeks

Kate B. - May 22, 2026

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Why the case for local manufacturing shouldn’t just boil down to numbers

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WA food and beverage manufacturing showcase set for Meet the Buyer return

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UK-Australia manufacturing pilot targets faster AUKUS submarine sustainment

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CSIRO launches edge AI system to speed up real-time robotics learning

Lockheed Martin, partners advance Australian manufacturing with warhead test completed in 11 weeks

News Kate B. - May 22, 2026

Why the case for local manufacturing shouldn’t just boil down to numbers

Opinion Press Contribute - May 22, 2026

WA food and beverage manufacturing showcase set for Meet the Buyer return

News May 22, 2026

UK-Australia manufacturing pilot targets faster AUKUS submarine sustainment

News May 22, 2026

CSIRO launches edge AI system to speed up real-time robotics learning

News May 22, 2026

New manufacturing research investment targets aerospace, medtech and defence under AMCRC program

Additive Mfg & 3D Printing May 21, 2026

SA space manufacturing capacity reinforced with latest successful orbital capsule recovery

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PsiQuantum selects Moreton Bay site to support advanced manufacturing and quantum computing project

News May 21, 2026

Australian-made materials key to housing output, HIA says

News May 21, 2026

UWA Public Policy Institute commentary assesses WA Budget’s economic direction

News May 21, 2026

New Victoria-designed system offers reusable alternative to single-use pallet wrap in logistics

News May 20, 2026

90% of manufacturers consider digital transformation as baseline requirement – global survey

Digital Transformation May 20, 2026

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Manufacturing breakthrough dives deep with Australia’s first underwater 3D printing system

Australian manufacturing company LUYTEN 3D, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Wollongong (UOW), has unveiled what they describe as Australia’s first submerged 3D concrete printing system alongside a world-first accelerator-free underwater concrete formulation.

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The long game: Building Australia’s nuclear submarine workforce pipeline

Julianne G. - April 8, 2026

The Australian government announced in late February a $310 million acquisition of nuclear submarine components from the United Kingdom. The payment will support the manufacture of nuclear-powered submarines to be built in Osborne, South Australia. The investment follows a larger GBP 2.4 billion Australian contribution to expand Rolls-Royce Submarines' production capacity.

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Why energy is becoming a strategic asset for manufacturers

Kate B. - April 8, 2026

Energy is no longer just a cost centre for manufacturers – it is fast becoming a strategic lever for efficiency, resilience and growth.

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Small metal fabricator implements ERP software before even renting a warehouse

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Why the case for local manufacturing shouldn’t just boil down to...

Press Contribute - May 22, 2026

Every time I’m having a conversation about Australian manufacturing with industry peers, someone in the room mentions cost. Input costs are high. Logistics are too expensive. It's cheaper to build it somewhere else and ship it here. Most would agree with these broad statements.

New manufacturing research investment targets aerospace, medtech and defence under AMCRC...

May 21, 2026

New Victoria-designed system offers reusable alternative to single-use pallet wrap in...

May 20, 2026

90% of manufacturers consider digital transformation as baseline requirement – global...

May 20, 2026

Manufacturing sector sees targeted support but no major boost in 2026–27...

May 20, 2026

Australian Made Week 2026 celebrates local industry with handcrafted throne campaign

May 19, 2026

Factory Space

$1.9B SEED precinct targets advanced manufacturing, factory opportunities in Western Sydney

Mirvac and Australian Retirement Trust have launched the first stage of SEED, a $1.9 billion industrial and enterprise precinct in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, after securing the project’s first State Significant Development Approval from the New South Wales Government.

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Manufacturing sector sees targeted support but no major boost in 2026–27 Budget, says advisory firm Findex

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget has drawn a measured response from tax and advisory specialists, with commentary suggesting the package offers stability and targeted support for parts of the manufacturing sector, but falls short of delivering a broad-based uplift in business confidence across industrial and production-focused industries.

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ARM Hub BioBriefing spotlights manufacturing gap in medtech innovation

Kate B. - May 12, 2026

AI & Manufacturing

Manufacturing capability in Australia’s medtech sector and the role of AI in strengthening sovereign manufacturing were in focus at a recent ARM Hub BioBriefing in Brisbane, where industry leaders, investors and manufacturers gathered to discuss pathways to commercialisation and growth.

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90% of manufacturers consider digital transformation as baseline requirement – global...

Julianne G. - May 20, 2026

A shift is occurring in the global industrial sector as manufacturers move away from small-scale experimentation and focus on deploying capabilities across entire operations, according to Rockwell Automation’s 11th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing” report.