Australia’s factories and plants are ramping up for 2026 as global industrial automation hits US$158 billion (AU$346 billion) and power electronics (power modules and discrete devices) reaches about US$40 billion (AU$88 billion), powered by steady growth around 9 per cent yearly thanks to more electric vehicles, solar power, and cleaner energy grids.
Locally, Australia’s process automation sector—key for mining and heavy industry—stands at AU$686 million in 2025, heading to AU$960 million by 2030 with 7.4 per cent yearly growth. Power electronics here grew to AU$781 million in 2024 and aims for AU$1.17 billion by 2033 at 4.3 per cent growth, boosted by renewables and EV demand. Industrial machinery makes AU$5.3 billion in 2025 with slow 0.9 per cent growth due to mining dips but steady manufacturing needs, while robotics adds US$26 million (AU$38 million). These numbers show Australia’s focus on smart efficiency in resources over sheer size.
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