Government grants: free money

With Federal and State Government grants for manufacturing companies ranging from $20,000 to $10m the effort put into applying for a grant can be well rewarded.

Lighter, greener cars on the way

Escalating prosperity in China is leading to an increasing demand for automotive mobility, and a focus on more sustainable vehicles.

Need more money?

The removal of GST anomalies could mean changes to how loans are structured.

Don't give up on protecting your IP

With intellectual capital forming an increasing part of company balance sheets, there is an even greater need to protect this valuable asset from the threat of product piracy and counterfeiting.

Winners: 2012 Manufacturers' Monthly Endeavour Awards

Manufacturers' Monthly would like to congratulate the winners of the 2012 Endeavour Awards.

News

Manufacturers concerned about the widening gap between the two-speed economy

Almost 73 per cent of Australian workers in the mining, industrial and construction sectors have expressed their concern about the widening gap between the two-speed economy.

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Advisory service to help manufacturers tackle dumping

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has developed an advisory service designed to help SME manufacturers who are suffering at the hands of 'dumping'.

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Features

Manufacturing in the age of the app

Manufacturers can use mobile apps to manage their processes, hook new customers and improve their products' user experience.

It’s time to weigh the cost and benefits when it comes to the car industry

Carmaker Holden will receive a $275 million government package, in return for committing to stay in Australia until 2022 and promising it will invest $1 billion.

From ideas to profitability

FEA can be used to validate and simulate products such as calculating force required in a hydraulic cylinder.

Ever expanding role for 3D printing

The 'sky's the limit' cliché is much used, but when it applies to 3D printing, it is a befitting phrase with huge potential for manufacturers.

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