Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Australian government announces free AI training course for SMEs

The National AI Centre, in partnership with the Institute of Applied Technology Digital, is delivering access to a new free course in artificial intelligence to Australian businesses.

AML3D boosts US presence with new US Navy alloy testing contract

Wire Additive Manufacturing developer AML3D Limited has signed a contract for an alloy characterisation and testing program to support the US Navy’s submarine industrial base. 

ANCA advances precision manufacturing capability with $3m federal funding

ANCA, an advanced tool manufacturing machines supplier, is establishing a new precision manufacturing cell at its Bayswater headquarters with a $3 million investment from the federal government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative. 

Australia Post launches automated international facility at Melbourne Airport

Australia Post has officially opened a new International Commercial Facility at Sky Road, Melbourne Airport, aimed at enhancing the automation and efficiency of its inbound international parcel operations.

Netherlands showcases house which is 3D printed using concrete

Addressing a housing shortage in the Netherlands, the 3D Printed concrete house, which took 120 hours to print, is the first completed home of...

DroneShield rolls out area-specific satellite denial systems

Counter-UAS solutions manufacturer DroneShield has announced the debut of its target area-specific Satellite Denial Systems for disrupting drones, as well as an early order from a defence customer.

Indian tech firm LeadSquared selects Victoria as site of new Oceania HQ

India-based global tech company LeadSquared is establishing a new headquarters in Victoria in a bid to build its first presence in Oceania, bringing new...

Chinese tech giants to deploy new robot for household chores

X Square Robot, a technology company backed by industry giants Alibaba, ByteDance, Xiaomi, and Meituan, has introduced a new embodied AI foundation model designed for domestic use.

ARM Hub unveils new research fellowship program to make R&D easier for businesses

The Advanced Manufacturing for Robotics Hub (ARM Hub) has launched a new Industry-led Research Fellowship program that will foster collaborations between industry and academics to create real solutions for Australian business. 

ADF boosts national security with new guided weapons acquisitions

The Australian Defence Force has contracted Kongsberg Defence Australia to deliver the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) as part of an effort to increase Australia’s guided weapons and explosives ordnance stocks. 
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Future-ready manufacturing: How AI and cloud ERP are transforming supply chains

As manufacturers face growing supply chain disruption, rising costs and increasing operational complexity, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud ERP and connected digital systems are becoming essential tools for improving visibility, resilience and decision-making.