Industry News
Yokogawa to supply integrated SCADA for Melbourne Water
Melbourne Water is upgrading its SCADA system to help meet growing water demand in Australia's second largest city. [ + ]
Australian industry contracts in F-35 program worth over $5 billion
The Department of Defence has announced that Australian industry has reached a milestone of more than $5 billion in contract value in the global F-35 program. [ + ]
Newmont deploys 'world first' 5G teleremote dozer fleet at Cadia mine
The capacity and predictability of private 5G boosts mining construction fleet efficiency. [ + ]
Mitsubishi and Rio Tinto to participate in hydrogen-based ironmaking
Mitsubishi, Rio Tinto, Primetals (UK) and voestalpine (Austria) are collaborating on a hydrogen-based iron smelting demonstration plant. [ + ]
Cyber attacks on water and electricity operators on the rise: study
A study has revealed that 62% of US and UK water and electricity operators were targeted by cyber attacks in the past year, with many carried out by nation-state actors. [ + ]
Greensteel Australia to build next-generation steel mill
Greensteel Australia has announced it has placed an order to purchase equipment for its proposed ultra-low-carbon steel mill in Whyalla. [ + ]
Omron and Cognizant partner on IT–OT integration
Omron Corporation and Cognizant have announced they have signed a strategic partnership to integrate IT and OT in the manufacturing industry. [ + ]
Researchers design water filter that removes PFAS molecules
Researchers at Monash University have developed a water filtration membrane that effectively removes small PFAS molecules. [ + ]
Bonfiglioli New Zealand cuts the ribbon at new premises
Bonfiglioli New Zealand has officially opened its new headquarters, in Mangere, Auckland. [ + ]
Welding body calls for a nation-building approach to combat Trump's tariffs
Weld Australia believes that US tariffs offer Australia a unique opportunity to carve out a new path towards sovereign manufacturing. [ + ]
Mars Wrigley to boost Asquith factory with new production line
Mars Wrigley Australia is installing a new production line at its Asquith factory to boost capacity by over 60%. [ + ]
New free TAFE courses aim to develop manufacturing skills
The NSW Government has announced four new free TAFE courses designed to upskill Australians and support employment opportunities in the manufacturing industry. [ + ]
Visy announces new insulation to reduce the use of polystyrene
Packaging company Visy has announced a product called Visycell to replace problematic expanded polystyrene (EPS). [ + ]
New liquid catalyst to transform chemical manufacturing
A major Australian breakthrough in liquid catalysis could transform how essential products are made. [ + ]
Climate Smart Engineering Conference 2025: program announced
Engineers Australia says that Australia's leading voices in climate resilience, circularity and clean energy will headline its CSE25 conference. [ + ]
