Swisslog to Showcase Next-Generation Automation Solutions at CeMAT 2026
Swisslog will showcase its next‑generation warehouse automation portfolio at CeMAT 2026 in Melbourne, occupying Stand D27 alongside parent company KUKA. The exhibition will feature the AutoStore grid‑based storage system, the newly introduced WonderStore 4‑way pallet shuttle, and the AI‑driven SynQ software platform, while KUKA presents autonomous mobile robots. Swisslog’s "Ready for the Next" framework emphasizes modular scalability, outcome‑led design, and integrated technology ecosystems. Attendees can also join guided tours of Mondelez International’s live automated distribution centre to see the solutions in action.
Manufacturing Expansion Boosts R&D and Production Capacity in Victoria
Rinnai Australia announced a major expansion of its Victorian manufacturing facility, adding new research, development and production lines for heating, cooling and hot‑water technologies. The upgrade, backed by the Victorian Government, will boost the company’s ability to create energy‑efficient appliances...
Packserv Expands Manufacturing Offering with SIAT Distribution Deal in Australia
Packserv announced a distribution agreement with Italian packaging specialist SIAT, making it the exclusive Australian partner for a suite of end‑of‑line equipment such as case erectors, sealers and pallet wrappers. The deal expands Packserv’s portfolio beyond its existing filling, capping...
WA Gov’t Commits $49M to Boost Local Housing Manufacturing Capacity
Western Australia’s government is committing AU$49 million (≈US$32 million) through its Housing Innovation Fund to 15 local housing‑manufacturing projects. The grants, matched by a 50 percent co‑contribution from firms, aim to expand prefabrication, modular construction and factory‑made components to accelerate home building. Recipients...
Manufacturing Future in Focus as Whyalla Steelworks Sale Enters Final Bidding Round
The South Australian and Australian governments have moved the Whyalla Steelworks sale into its final bidding round, with two bidders now shortlisted. More than 70 parties initially expressed interest, and five progressed to binding bids before the shortlist was set....
Manufacturing Capabilities Highlighted in ClearVue’s Planned Supply Deal for Canva HQ
ClearVue Technologies has been chosen to supply and install building‑integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products for Canva’s new headquarters in Sydney’s Surry Hills. The non‑binding Letter of Intent, issued by Infinity Construction Group, outlines a project valued at roughly A$600,000 (about $396,000...
Dematic Marks 60 Years of Manufacturing Innovation in Australian Supply Chain Automation
Dematic celebrated six decades of operations in Australia, evolving from the 1966‑founded Colby Engineering into a global supplier of supply‑chain automation. The company now supports retail, grocery, healthcare, e‑commerce and industrial customers with robotics, AI‑driven optimisation and goods‑to‑person solutions. It...
Manufacturing Push Sees Australian Industry Enter Virginia Class Submarine Supply Chain, ASC Says
Australian Submarine Agency (ASC) announced that more than 60 local manufacturers have entered the Defence Industry Vendor Qualification (DIVQ) program, positioning them to supply components for the US‑built Virginia‑class nuclear submarines. The initiative, backed by the US government and AUKUS...
New Chickpea Rhizobia Strains Could Reshape NSW Pulse Production and Fertiliser Demand
NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) scientists are leading a GRDC‑funded national effort to develop new chickpea rhizobia strains that boost nitrogen fixation, replacing the unchanged 1970s inoculant. Field trials at Tamworth, Breeza and Narrabri will evaluate...
Hyperion Unveils 3D-Printed Uncrewed Vessel Manufacturing Project in WA
Australian firm Hyperion Systems unveiled the southern hemisphere’s first 3D‑printed uncrewed surface vessel, the 4.6‑metre ASTRA 460, at the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference in Western Australia. The hull is produced in about 40 hours using large‑format additive manufacturing (LFAM)...
Why Manufacturers Are Embracing AI-Powered Smart Supply Chains
Manufacturers are turning to AI‑enhanced ERP platforms to move from reactive to predictive supply‑chain management. SAP’s GROW with S/4HANA Cloud embeds artificial intelligence that forecasts demand, optimises inventory and automates supplier actions in real time. Early adopters such as Western...
Swisslog Secures Second Frozen Warehouse Automation Project with Magnavale
Swisslog has been selected as the automation partner for Magnavale’s new frozen storage facility in Avonmouth, Bristol, marking the second high‑bay warehouse under their framework agreement after the successful Project Phoenix in Lincolnshire. The 90,000‑pallet, -28 °C warehouse will feature ten...
China’s Zoomlion Introduces Hybrid, Autonomous Mining Tech at Mining Expo
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology used the 2026 Global Mining Machinery Expo to launch more than 40 new‑energy mining products, including the hybrid ZWL360 loader, ZTE450HEV truck and dual‑engine ZE1650G excavator. The company highlighted its ZM‑i Adaptive Super Energy...
WA Seeks Global Industry Input for Advanced Defence Manufacturing Hub
The Western Australian government has opened a six‑week expression of interest for local, national and international firms to help design an advanced defence manufacturing hub. The proposed precinct will co‑locate advanced manufacturing, innovation, logistics and supply‑chain capabilities across precision engineering,...
Australia Advances Billion-Dollar Hydrogen Push with Shortlist of Large-Scale Projects
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has shortlisted a slate of large‑scale renewable hydrogen projects under Round 2 of its Hydrogen Headstart program, moving them to the full‑application stage. The federal government has earmarked an additional $1 billion in the 2026 budget,...