Industry News
Melbourne Water wins at 2025 Victorian Water Awards
Melbourne Water has won two accolades at the awards, recognising its leadership in research and development, sustainability and innovation in water infrastructure. [ + ]
Largest shipbuilder in the US places AML3D's largest order so far
The NNS custom ARCEMY systems are the 9th and 10th systems deployed to support the US Navy's Maritime Industrial Base. [ + ]
ARENA backs no-inverter battery storage technology
Relectrify's AC1 BESS doesn't require an inverter, but uses a unique battery management system that controls each battery cell directly to produce AC power. [ + ]
ABB to divest Robotics division
ABB recently announced it has signed an agreement to divest its Robotics division to Japanese investment company SoftBank Group for a value of US$5.375 billion. [ + ]
US and Australian governments announce support for WA gallium project
The US and Australian governments have announced their intention to advance the development of a gallium plant at Alcoa’s alumina refinery in Western Australia. [ + ]
Funding increased for local manufacturers to join US submarine supply chain
The AUSSQ funding program is helping local companies become approved suppliers to HII, one of two companies that builds US nuclear-powered submarines. [ + ]
Viva Energy and Cleanaway partner to advance low-carbon fuels
Viva Energy and Cleanaway Waste Management have announced they have signed an MOU towards the manufacture of low-carbon liquid fuels and products. [ + ]
Grenof and QIC partner on Gladstone chlor-alki production facility
A partnership to build a chlor-alki production facility in Gladstone aims to reduce dependence on the import of essential chemicals. [ + ]
Kardex opens new Sydney office
Intralogistics technology company Kardex has opened a new Australian office in Lidcombe. [ + ]
MathWorks launches a GenAI copilot for MATLAB
MathWorks has launched a GenAI copilot for MATLAB to boost productivity for engineers, scientists and researchers. [ + ]
US–China trade war a rare earth opportunity for Australia
Victory Metals CEO says Trump’s trade escalation and China’s choke on rare earths exports puts Australia in the box seat. [ + ]
Alpha HPA becoming a critical semiconductor industry supplier
Gladstone-based Alpha HPA is finding continuing success in the supply of high-purity alumina to major global semiconductor manufacturers. [ + ]
NSW lean manufacturing pilot unlocks savings for regional manufacturers
The NSW Government has announced that 59 manufacturing businesses across regional NSW have participated in its Lean Manufacturing Pilot Program. [ + ]
Port Pirie upgrade to support critical metals production
Nyrstar's Port Pirie multi-metals facility is commencing a 50-day upgrade program to improve efficiency and maintain long-term competitiveness. [ + ]
New Riverina wind farm to generate 1.3 GW
A newly approved wind farm in the Riverina region of New South Wales is expected to generate 1300 MW of power. [ + ]
