Monday, August 3, 2026

The Smarter 3D Printing Series: Getting on board with 3D Printing

The fourth industrial revolution promises a paradigm shift to industry and society. The combination of cyber-physical systems (CPS), the internet of things (IoT), industrial internet of things (IIOT), cloud computing...

Australian boatbuilder Birdon Group wins US$259M contract

Australian marine engineering group Birdon has won a $A290 million contract to supply around 374 specialty naval crafts to the US Army, according to a...

CSIRO and bike company team up to make customised 3D printed bikes

CSIRO and Perth-based bike maker Flying Machine have teamed up to make a bicycle which uses metallic 3D-printed parts. The lugs of the bike, which...

The full list of manufacturing businesses to cease onsite operations for six weeks in...

Disclaimer: This is a developing story. Please visit the Department of Health & Human Services for more accurate and up-to-date news and information on...

Microphone manufacturer proves the Australian manufacturing industry is not yet dead

An Australian-based manufacturer of microphones is giving new hope to the ailing Australian manufacturing industry. Rode Microphones, which is headquartered in Silverwater NSW, is proof...

The Smarter 3D Printing Series: Advancing Research and Learning

In 2011, an article in the Economist noted that 3D printing “makes it as cheap to create single items as it is to produce thousands”. This simple yet profound description best describes the disruptive potential of 3D printing and why everyone is clamouring to jump on the 3D printing bandwagon.

Key trends expected for the manufacturing sector in 2024

The manufacturing sector outlook for 2024 remains cautious amidst several challenges. Fiscal tightening, inflation, and geopolitical instability could undermine growth in 2024, and if favourable economic trends start to unwind, the risk of a downturn looms large.  

Behind the Australian Made logo: Six manufacturers shaping local industry

Australian manufacturers are continuing to invest in local production, innovation and sustainability across a wide range of industries. From textiles and packaging to construction and advanced manufacturing, Australian Made licensees are developing products tailored to local conditions while supporting Australian jobs and capabilities.

BigRep’s LOCI Podcar: A fully 3D printed transportation solution

This video series is sponsored by In the first video of this series we featured BigRep's answer to industrial large-scale additive manufacturing - the...

Australian Made launches new ‘Get the Australian Advantage’ initiative

Australian Made is launching a new initiative today that is aimed at promoting country-of-origin branding as a vital part of every Australian business “tool...
Advertisement

Featured Article

What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods

For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.