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Brisbane Hosts Australia's Largest Manufacturing Tech Event
InnovationMay 12

Brisbane Hosts Australia's Largest Manufacturing Tech Event

Over 230 companies are showcasing live manufacturing technology in Brisbane this week, giving Australian businesses hands-on access to innovations that could transform their operations. The three-day event brings cutting-edge robotics, AI, and automation solutions directly to factory decision-makers.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
Retired Marine Biologist, 73, Revives Australian Car Industry
Acts of KindnessAug 22

Retired Marine Biologist, 73, Revives Australian Car Industry

A 73-year-old former marine biologist is touring Australia with electric vehicles he hopes will restart the country's shuttered auto manufacturing. After a decade of work, Greg McGarvey's compact EVs are now road-ready with over 70 test drives booked.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Australian Food Makers Cut Emissions and Save Millions
Solutions1h ago

Australian Food Makers Cut Emissions and Save Millions

Food and beverage manufacturers across Australia are slashing emissions and energy costs using tech that's already on the market. One meat processor is now saving nearly half a million dollars annually while cutting over 1,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Australian Crawl Reunites After 40 Years for 10 Shows
Global NewsJun 15

Australian Crawl Reunites After 40 Years for 10 Shows

One of Australia's most beloved rock bands is getting back together after four decades apart. Australian Crawl's original members will perform 10 concerts this fall alongside Men At Work and other Aussie music legends.

ABC Australia2 min read
Wisconsin Paper Plate Maker Adding 100 Manufacturing Jobs
SolutionsJul 11

Wisconsin Paper Plate Maker Adding 100 Manufacturing Jobs

A Wisconsin tableware manufacturer is investing $65 million to double its production capacity, creating more than 100 new manufacturing jobs in rural Clintonville. The expansion shows how traditional manufacturing continues to thrive and grow in America's heartland.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
U.S. Solar Manufacturing Set to Boom After 2027
Planet WinsJun 10

U.S. Solar Manufacturing Set to Boom After 2027

America's solar panel manufacturing industry is preparing for explosive growth starting in 2027, transforming from a small curiosity into a massive domestic production powerhouse. Equipment and materials companies across the country are already gearing up to serve what could become one of the nation's most exciting manufacturing sectors.

PV Magazine3 min read
FDA Cuts Red Tape, Brings Drug Manufacturing Home
InnovationJul 23

FDA Cuts Red Tape, Brings Drug Manufacturing Home

A new FDA program is slashing approval wait times from 14 months to weeks, helping seven major pharmaceutical companies build factories across America. Thousands of high-paying manufacturing jobs are coming back home while securing the medicine supply chain.

Fox News Opinion2 min read
India Invests $13B to Become Global Chip Manufacturing Hub
InnovationJul 22

India Invests $13B to Become Global Chip Manufacturing Hub

India just launched a $13.2 billion program to transform itself into a major semiconductor manufacturer, aiming to reduce the world's dangerous dependence on Taiwan for 90% of advanced chips. The country already designs some of the world's most sophisticated chips but now wants to manufacture them at scale.

DW News3 min read
Germany Launches AI Cloud to Power Its Manufacturing Future
InnovationFeb 24

Germany Launches AI Cloud to Power Its Manufacturing Future

Germany just opened Europe's fastest-built AI data center in Munich, taking only six months to complete. The Industrial AI Cloud gives German manufacturers a homegrown alternative to US tech giants while playing to the country's manufacturing strengths.

DW News3 min read
Factory 5.0 Puts Workers First in US Manufacturing Boom
SolutionsJul 14

Factory 5.0 Puts Workers First in US Manufacturing Boom

A new manufacturing revolution is reimagining American factories to amplify human potential, not replace it. After building 30 factories since 2017, one engineer says the secret to bringing manufacturing back isn't just robots—it's designing workplaces where people and technology thrive together.

Fast Company2 min read
US Solar Manufacturing Soars 50% in Under a Year
Planet WinsMar 6

US Solar Manufacturing Soars 50% in Under a Year

America's solar panel manufacturing capacity just jumped from 42.5 to 60 gigawatts in nine months, marking a massive shift toward homegrown clean energy. Tax credits and new policies are turning the US into a solar manufacturing powerhouse.

PV Magazine3 min read
Australian Researchers Turn Lab Breakthroughs Into $521M
InnovationJun 15

Australian Researchers Turn Lab Breakthroughs Into $521M

Forty-six Australian scientists just showcased ventures that are transforming research into real companies, from AI cancer detection to turning CO2 into electricity. Over the past decade, the program has helped launch 165 companies that have raised over half a billion dollars in funding.

Regional: australia innovation technology (AU)3 min read
Australia's First Astronaut Named 2026 Australian of the Year
InnovationJan 25

Australia's First Astronaut Named 2026 Australian of the Year

Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who became Australia's first qualified astronaut in 2024, has been named Australian of the Year for inspiring a nation to reach for the stars. The space engineer is now encouraging young Australians to embrace science with the same "give it a go" spirit they bring to sports fields.

ABC Australia3 min read
Tennessee Ranks 2nd in US for Clean Energy Manufacturing
Planet WinsAug 8

Tennessee Ranks 2nd in US for Clean Energy Manufacturing

Tennessee has attracted $27.4 billion in clean energy manufacturing investments, creating over 20,000 jobs in solar panels, EV batteries, and nuclear fuel production. The state now ranks second in the nation for clean manufacturing investment, showing how green technology is reshaping local economies.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
PA Invests $3.1M Linking Students with Manufacturing Firms
SolutionsMay 28

PA Invests $3.1M Linking Students with Manufacturing Firms

Pennsylvania just gave 851 college students the chance to solve real manufacturing challenges while getting paid to innovate. Since 2018, this program has funded groundbreaking partnerships that are keeping the state competitive in advanced manufacturing.

Google News - Economic Growth3 min read
Pennsylvania Secures $6.5M, 30 Jobs in Navy Manufacturing
SolutionsJun 19

Pennsylvania Secures $6.5M, 30 Jobs in Navy Manufacturing

A pipe fitting manufacturer is investing $6.5 million to expand its Pennsylvania facility, creating 30 new jobs to support U.S. Navy submarine and aircraft production. The expansion in Lawrence County reinforces the state's growing reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse.

Google News - Economic Growth3 min read
Weet-Bix Kimchi: Tasmania's Korean-Australian Food Fusion
InnovationFeb 15

Weet-Bix Kimchi: Tasmania's Korean-Australian Food Fusion

A Korean Australian farmer in Tasmania is making kimchi with an unlikely Australian ingredient that's winning over locals and helping fermented food take root in regional Australia. Sue Glynn's Weet-Bix kimchi formula is turning heads at workshops while connecting two cultures through food.

SBS Australia3 min read
Australian Wildcard Talia Gibson Dominates in Home Debut
SportsJan 18

Australian Wildcard Talia Gibson Dominates in Home Debut

West Australian tennis star Talia Gibson crushed her higher-ranked opponent in straight sets at the Australian Open, proving her aggressive style belongs on the world stage. The 24-year-old's journey from match point elimination at Wimbledon to confident first-round victory shows how fast she's rising.

ABC Australia2 min read
De Minaur's Focus Strategy for Australian Open Run
SportsJan 18

De Minaur's Focus Strategy for Australian Open Run

Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is embracing a "selfish" mindset to block out distractions as he enters his ninth Australian Open as the sixth seed. The 26-year-old's fresh approach to managing his energy could be the key to his deepest grand slam run yet.

ABC Australia2 min read
Tennis Star Wins Australian Open After Achilles Comeback
SportsJan 19

Tennis Star Wins Australian Open After Achilles Comeback

Storm Hunter returned to the Australian Open after a career-threatening Achilles rupture left her in tears, wondering if she'd ever play singles tennis again. The 31-year-old Australian just won her first-round match, proving that even the most devastating injuries can't stop someone with unfinished business.

ABC Australia3 min read

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