Wednesday, May 13, 2026

SmartSat CRC announces ‘Maya Nula’ satellite research program to foster Australia’s agriculture sector

The SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) is launching “Maya Nula,” a new research program aimed at developing satellite Earth Observation capability with sensor technology to advance Australia’s agriculture industry. 

AiRC-1000 sets a new standard for aluminium smelters with laser technology and robotic automation

Automation Innovation based in Victoria, Australia has designed and engineered the new AiRC-1000. The system features robotic automation and a high-intensity laser to clean anode rods used in aluminium smelters.

Automated support removal & finishing for metal AM — robots vs CNC

The use of metal additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, allowing for the creation of complex and intricate parts in a faster and more cost-effective manner.

WA announces $1m funding to expand WesTrac Tech Training Centre

The Western Australian government has announced a $1 million investment for the expansion of the Westrac Technology Training Centre (WTTC).  Made possible through the Collie...

ReNu Energy invests additional $250,000 in battery casing manufacturer Vaulta

ReNu Energy has completed its third tranche investment in battery casing technology company Vaulta Holdings valued at $250,000 through the exercise of options from the first two tranches made in January and April. 

Hanwha selects Advanced Navigation in $8.7M deal for GNSS-degraded navigation

Advanced Navigation, a global leader in assured positioning, navigation, and timing (APNT) technologies, has finalised a deal worth AUD $8.7 million with Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA). 

ARM Hub taps additive manufacturing in spinal cord injury tech dev’t

Australia-based Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub has collaborated with various organisations to provide its expertise in design, additive manufacturing, and robotics for the Spinal Life Australia (SLA) project in an effort to increase remote care solutions for people with disability.

Sikorsky marks delivery of 5,000th Black Hawk with potential for new US orders

Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky reached a major milestone in January with the delivery of its 5,000th “Hawk” variant helicopter at its Stratford, Connecticut assembly facility.

HPE to build Pawsey’s new $48m supercomputer

The Pawsey Supercomputing Centre has selected Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to deliver its new supercomputer, which will be at least 10 times more power...

Titomic to manufacture radiation shielding for Fleet Space Technologies’ Alpha satellites

In 2023, Titomic will manufacture radiation shielding for Fleet Space Technologies' first Alpha satellites, which will be the world's first fully additively made (3D...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 enters final run-up to Brisbane debut

Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to play a critical role in the national economy, underpinned by ongoing investment in advanced technologies, automation, and high-value production.