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November 2025

SYPAQ and Amiga with Corvo X

SYPAQ partnering with Amiga Engineering on Corvo X production

SYPAQ is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Amiga Engineering on the sovereign production of Corvo X, bringing together SYPAQ’s innovation in autonomous systems and Amiga Engineering’s world-class advanced manufacturing expertise, ahead of Indo-Pacific 2025. Amiga Engineering is an Australian family-owned business with over 38 years of handson experience in manufacturing and operates the largest metal and polymer additive manufacturing service bureau in Australia. Importantly for Corvo X production, Amiga Engineering is Australia’s only certified company to metal 3D print in Scalmalloy. “Our team is honoured to support SYPAQ in the manufacturing of components for Corvo X, by leveraging advanced materials such as Scalmalloy® and cutting-edge production techniques to help bring their innovative design to life” says Dee Bourchier, Amiga Engineering Head of Media and Marketing. Fresh oƯ their success at the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards being recognised for both Apprentice of the Year and Small Business of the Year, Amiga Engineering is one of the many sovereign Australian Defence companies SYPAQ is proud to partner with to deliver the Australian Army’s DEF129 SUAS Program, establishing SYPAQ as a trusted sovereign Defence Force partner for SUAS capability development. “Our partnership with Amiga Engineering underscores SYPAQ’s commitment to building a truly sovereign capability with trusted Australian partners,” said Amanda Holt, CEO and Managing Director of SYPAQ. “By combining SYPAQ’s innovation with Amiga’s precision engineering and manufacturing expertise, we’re ensuring Corvo X showcases the depth of advanced manufacturing capabilities right here in Melbourne.” With an investment exceeding 90% Australian Industry Capability (AIC), Corvo X is a true Australian success story having been developed in collaboration with the Australian Defence Force over a number of years with all the design, manufacture and support of Corvo X to be completed in Victoria. SYPAQ is proud to showcase Corvo X at Indo-Pacific […]

HMAs Award Winners (30-10-25) - High Res-38

Local manufacturers prove the future is Hunter made

    From start-ups and apprentices to global exporters and century-old innovators, the 2025 Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) have celebrated a sector on the rise, one that’s building the industries, technologies, and jobs of Australia’s future. Now in its 21st year, the awards drew a record number of entries, more than 50% up on last year, showcasing the ingenuity, craftsmanship, and courage that continue to define manufacturing across the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast, and New England. HMA Chair Jacqui Daley said the night was about recognising the strength, innovation, and resilience of a sector that is vital to Australia’s economic future. “Manufacturing in the Hunter is more diverse, more advanced, and more connected to the world than ever before,” Ms Daley said. Our 2025 Manufacturer of the Year winners, Brain Industries and Agrana Fruit Australia, both have export at the heart of their success. They’re taking the Hunter to the world and proving that regional manufacturers can compete, and succeed, on the international stage.” “We’re seeing extraordinary things being made right here, from Elecbrakes revolutionising towing technology through Australian-made automation, to Supacell turning everyday recyclables into sustainable insulation, and from Tomago Aluminium’s digital transformation to Design Anthology’s advanced med-tech design.” “Manufacturing isn’t sitting quietly behind the scenes anymore. It’s the backbone of our economy, the engine of regional jobs, and the platform that will power Australia’s next great leaps in clean energy, defence capability, health, and technology.” Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley congratulated all winners and finalists, acknowledging their contribution to the region’s proud industrial legacy and future growth. “Tonight’s celebration is the best of the Hunter on display, our ingenuity, our craftsmanship, and our courage to reimagine what’s possible,” Minister Catley said. “This year’s Hunter Manufacturing Awards theme, Forging Our Future, could not be more fitting. […]