Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Smart manufacturing tech alleviates skills shortage woes for Aussie manufacturers – Rockwell Automation

In response to the pressing skills shortage facing Australian businesses, Rockwell Automation's 2024 State of Smart Manufacturing Report (SoSM) has revealed that smart manufacturing technologies are empowering local manufacturers to tackle this challenge head-on.

Titomic sells four D523 cold spray systems into the transportation sector

Cold spray additive manufacturing technology company Titomic has received purchase orders from Australian-based companies for four separate D523 low-pressure cold spray systems. Titomic Managing Director...

Aurora Labs reinforces advisory team to boost print sales growth

Additive manufacturing company Aurora Labs has appointed two key advisors to strengthen its market presence and drive sales in critical sectors, including defence, oil and gas, and mining.

Leading electronics manufacturer modernises assembly line with Stratasys additive technology

Japanese multinational imaging and electronics company Ricoh is replacing traditional metal tooling at its Production Technology Centre assembly line with Stratasys’ customised, lightweight 3D...

Vaxxas kickstarts needle-free COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial

Australian biotechnology company Vaxxas has begun the Phase I clinical trial of the first needle-free COVID-19 vaccine candidate. 

Tech exec forecasts how AI will transform global manufacturing in 2026

The global manufacturing sector is uniquely positioned to capitalise on artificial intelligence technologies, according to Tim Long, global head of manufacturing at cloud-based data platform company Snowflake.

Archer Materials announces ‘considerable progress’ in 12CQ chip development

Semiconductor manufacturer Archer Materials said it is proceeding to wafer-scale quantum electronic device fabrication with the development of its 12CQ chip. 

Regional business leader advocates for AI integration in manufacturing

In a recent gathering centred on AI's role in manufacturing, Craig Lefoe, CEO of Toustone, shared profound insights into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Australian industrial landscape.

AML3D expands presence with new USA facility post $3.9M capital raise

AML3D Limited has revealed plans to establish a dedicated facility in Ohio, USA, to bolster its presence and capitalize on the demand for advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly within the US Defence industry.

Australian researchers use quantum computer to observe 100-billionth-speed slow-mo

A team of scientists at the University of Sydney have successfully demonstrated the potential of quantum technology in exploring new designs in material science, drugs, or solar energy harvesting by slowing down a process critical in chemical reactions by a factor of 100 billion times. 
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global

There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.