Peter Roberts

Adelaide

Editor and Co-Founder at @AuManufacturing

My personal tweets reflect my passion for Australian enterprise...check my news site at https://t.co/Ujob2a2L0U.

Articles

NSW creates investment authority to fast-track major projects

5 days ago | aumanufacturing.com.au | Simran Gill |Peter Roberts

The NSW government will establish an Investment Delivery Authority to accelerate approvals for major projects worth more than $1 billion as part of the 2025-26 Budget. Premier Chris Minns announced on Monday the government would invest $17.7 million to establish the authority, which is modelled on the successful Housing Delivery Authority.
Scientists create 'magic' material that pulls drinking water from thin air

5 days ago | aumanufacturing.com.au | Simran Gill |Peter Roberts

Australian scientists have developed a revolutionary nanomaterial that can extract clean drinking water from air humidity, potentially helping millions of people without access to safe water. The “light as a feather” material can hold more than three times its weight in water and works far faster than existing commercial technologies, researchers from UNSW announced this week.
Melbourne company wins stem cell manufacturing licence in Australian first

5 days ago | aumanufacturing.com.au | Simran Gill |Peter Roberts

A Melbourne biotechnology company has become one of the first in Australasia to receive a licence to manufacture stem cells, potentially reducing Australia’s reliance on overseas bio-tech manufacturers. The Therapeutic Goods Administration granted Magellan Stem Cells the manufacturing licence for its Braeside facility in Melbourne’s southeast, the company announced this week.
Only two more sleeps until Spotlight on Scaling Up

5 days ago | aumanufacturing.com.au | Brent Balinski |Peter Roberts

There are limited tickets available for Spotlight on Scaling Up, and a limited amount of time to buy them. Don’t miss out on this all-star cast of experts examining the importance of manufacturers outgrowing their small business origins and ways they can do it.
Best of the week — the five most popular stories among readers, June 16 – June 20, 2025 - Australian Manufacturing Forum

6 days ago | aumanufacturing.com.au | Brent Balinski |Peter Roberts

What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 1) Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers 2025 report — now available to download for free@AuManufacturing is very happy to release our campaign report, wrapping up 2025’s iteration of the 50 Most Innovative.
Australian manufacturer opens Ohio facility for submarine parts

1 week ago | aumanufacturing.com.au | Simran Gill |Peter Roberts

Australian 3D printing company AML3D has opened a new manufacturing facility in Ohio to produce critical components for the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine program. The company announced on Friday it had officially opened its US Technology Facility in Stow, Ohio, which represents a milestone in strengthening America’s defence manufacturing capabilities and supporting the AUKUS partnership.
Australia's 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers 2025 report

1 week ago | aumanufacturing.com.au | Brent Balinski |Peter Roberts

Awards 19 June 2025 19:00 By Brent Balinski Awards 19 June 2025 19:00 By Brent Balinski @AuManufacturing is very happy to release our campaign report, wrapping up 2025’s iteration of the 50 Most Innovative.
Manufacturing news briefs - stories you might have missed

1 week ago | aumanufacturing.com.au | Peter Roberts

New synthetic biology group launchedPlant SynBio Australia (PSBA) was launched in Canberra on Wednesday, aiming at coordinating a national network of infrastructure and expertise to accelerate gains in agri-food productivity. PSBA will focus on synthetic biology, which uses engineering principles to redesign biological organisms for desired outcomes including creating vaccines, novel crops, and foods and pharmaceuticals.
How Australia's grant system is currently locking $33 million from those doing the heavy lifting

1 week ago | aumanufacturing.com.au | Peter Roberts

Australia’s grant system is working exactly as designed. And that’s the problem, writes Paul Carmignani, Managing Director of Powertech. Right now, if you’re a small business or a not-for-profit, there’s likely a funding stream available to help you test an idea, buy equipment or build capability. If you’re a multinational or a university, there’s even more.
WA allocates $25 million to 'securing the poles and wires' through local manufacturing

1 week ago | aumanufacturing.com.au | Peter Roberts

The Western Australian government has pledged $25 million in funding for manufacturing related to the energy transition ahead of the Thursday state budget. According to a statement from treasurer Rita Saffioti and other ministers, the package will help diversify the state economy and “secur[e] the poles and wires” needed for the energy transition.