Josh Farrell, Author at Manufacturers' Monthly

WA Government awards Pacific Energy $2.4 million to help diversify economy

The Western Australian Premier, the Hon Roger Cook, attended Pacific Energy’s Perth Airport manufacturing facility in connection with awarding the company up to $2.4 million in funding on behalf of his government’s Investment Attraction Fund (the Fund).
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Josh FarrellJuly 20, 2023, 9:12 amJuly 20, 2023 Comments Off 116

Australian Industry Group, Manufacturing News, Skills and training

Future of jobs — rise to the challenge or risk being left behind

Innes Willox is the Chief Executive of the national employer association, Ai Group and breaks down how companies can better protect themselves from losing employees in the future.
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Josh FarrellJuly 19, 2023, 10:55 amJuly 19, 2023 Comments Off 255

Composite Materials, Engineering, Fabrication, Local Manufacturing, Products

What is DuraGal galvanised steel

DuraGal® Angles, Channels, Flats and Lintels are proudly manufactured in Australia and available in a wide range of standard thicknesses, lengths and widths. Profiles can be manufactured to your desired dimensions with in-line hole punching or edge bevelling also available (nonstandard items may be subject to minimum order quantities).
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Josh FarrellJuly 19, 2023, 10:47 amJuly 19, 2023 Comments Off 200

Manufacturing News, Products, Resources

Using technology to battle labour shortages

Even though the ‘Great Resignation’ began over a year ago, employers around the world are still struggling to hire and retain strong talent as standards for employees have risen for aspects of work such as salary, hybrid work options, technology to do their job, and more.
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Josh FarrellJuly 19, 2023, 10:33 amJuly 25, 2023 Comments Off 204

Awards, Engineering, Manufacturing News

Eureka Prize finals for two Monash Engineering projects

Two research and innovation projects led by researchers from the Faculty of Engineering at Monash University have been selected as finalists in Australia’s premier national science awards, the Eureka Prizes.
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Josh FarrellJuly 19, 2023, 10:19 amJuly 19, 2023 Comments Off 164

Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing News

Generative AI could contribute $5 billion annually to Australia’s manufacturing sector by 2030

A  new report says Australia’s manufacturing sector could unlock billions of dollars in value by 2030 if it accelerates the responsible adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GAI).
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Josh FarrellJuly 19, 2023, 10:14 amJuly 19, 2023 Comments Off 319

Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Manufacturing News, Prototyping, Robotics & Automation

NSW manufacturer awarded $3 million grant

Diraq, a leading innovator in quantum computing, has been awarded a $3 million grant from the NSW Quantum Computing Commercialisation Fund (QCCF) to progress its ground-breaking research and development program aimed at bringing ultra-powerful quantum computers into existence.
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Josh FarrellJuly 18, 2023, 5:36 pmJuly 18, 2023 Comments Off 429

Chemical Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing News, Renewable Energy

$5 million committed for green hydrogen project in Northam

Northam is set to be home to one of the first end-to-end green hydrogen production systems in Western Australia, aimed at supplying the domestic transport market.
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Josh FarrellJuly 18, 2023, 5:34 pmJuly 18, 2023 Comments Off 157

Composite Materials, Composite Materials, Manufacturing News

$60 million in grants to transform plastics recycling

NSW businesses are being encouraged to apply for a grant under a new $60 million national program to transform plastic waste into valuable products.
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Josh FarrellJuly 18, 2023, 5:18 pmJuly 18, 2023 Comments Off 207

Battery Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing News

Queensland Premier returns from trade mission to three countries

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has completed a trade mission shoring up investment in Queensland projects from key markets in Japan, Korea and Singapore.
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Josh FarrellJuly 17, 2023, 3:38 pmJuly 17, 2023 Comments Off 620

Grants and funding, Manufacturing News

Boosting Digital Skills In Manufacturing for Victoria

The Victorian Government is supporting manufacturers across the state to equip their workers with the cutting-edge digital skills needed to boost competitiveness and create more jobs of the future.
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Josh FarrellJuly 17, 2023, 3:01 pmJuly 17, 2023 Comments Off 194

Alpha HPA will develop the second stage of its Gladstone facility so it can move to full-scale production of high purity alumina.

Advanced Manufacturing, Battery Manufacturing, Battery Manufacturing, Critical Minerals, Engineering, Grants and funding, Manufacturing News

High purity alumina plant receives more funding

The Queensland Government has awarded Alpha HPA a more than $21 million Industry Partnership Program grant for Stage 2 of the HPA First project.
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Josh FarrellJuly 11, 2023, 2:59 pmJuly 11, 2023 Comments Off 137

Manufacturing News

Manufacturers’ Monthly July edition – Out Now!

The July edition of Manufacturers’ Monthly delves into exciting new areas of manufacturing within Australia. The Engineering Focus which is this month’s cover story delves into the world of medical implants.
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Josh FarrellJuly 10, 2023, 5:33 pmJuly 10, 2023 Comments Off 198

Rheinmetall Defence Australia will build the Boxers at its Redbank facility, guaranteeing more work for its 600-strong workforce.

Defence, Industrial and Machinery, Manufacturing, Manufacturing News

QLD manufacturer announces massive export deal

Queensland-made combat vehicles are reportedly set to become one of Australia’s biggest defence exports. The $1 billion agreement would deliver more than 100 Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles for the armed forces of Germany, the German Bundeswehr.
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Josh FarrellJuly 10, 2023, 5:04 pmJuly 10, 2023 Comments Off 291

Features, Manufacturing News

Ransomware attacks continue to target manufacturers

Cyber security company Sophos has completed a sectoral survey titled the state of ransomware in manufacturing and production 2023 in which it was discovered more than two thirds (68 per cent) of ransomware attacks saw data successfully encrypted.
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Josh FarrellJuly 5, 2023, 10:43 amJuly 5, 2023 Comments Off 92

The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources will hear ideas on how best to develop Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability.

Advanced Manufacturing, Battery Manufacturing, Battery Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing News

Sunshine and steel in Australia’s manufacturing future

Renewable energy technology is one of the sectors that will be examined by the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources in its inquiry into developing advanced manufacturing in Australia. Read More

Josh FarrellJuly 4, 2023, 3:26 pmJuly 5, 2023 Comments Off 180

The Federal Government has appointed a rail manufacturing advocate and new council to streamline practices to drive industry growth.

Engineering, Fabrication, Local Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing News

Revitalising national rail manufacturing

The Australasian Railway Association’s (ARA) push for a national rail manufacturing plan is a step closer with the Federal Government appointing a rail manufacturing advocate and new council tasked with streamlining practices to drive growth in the industry.
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Josh FarrellJune 28, 2023, 5:47 pmJune 29, 2023 Comments Off 222

Aerospace and Aviation, Engineering, Manufacturing News

Qantas picks Aviation Australia to provide world-class engineering training

Queensland’s aerospace sector’s economic contribution is forecast to grow by more than $53 million each year through to 2025-26 following Qantas’ decision to partner with the Queensland Government’s Aviation Australia to provide world-class training for Australian Engineers.
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Josh FarrellJune 27, 2023, 6:23 pmJune 28, 2023 Comments Off 198

Local Manufacturing, Manufacturing News, Research and Development

Improving training for young Victorians

Young people in Reservoir are set receive more targeted support to find new training and employment opportunities, thanks to a new program made possible by the Victorian Government.
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Josh FarrellJune 27, 2023, 6:10 pmJune 28, 2023 Comments Off 142

Ego Pharmaceuticals discusses the company’s journey from developing formulas in bathtubs to its recent factory expansions.

Features, Manufacturer Focus

Innovation and empathy: Inside a dermatology success story

Billy Friend sat down with managing director of Ego Pharmaceuticals Alan Oppenheim to learn about the company’s journey from developing formulas in bathtubs to its recent factory expansions supporting the production of 9 million kilograms of pharmaceutical products every year.
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Josh FarrellJune 14, 2023, 12:25 pmJune 15, 2023 Comments Off 334

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