South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has visited the construction site for Stage One of the Line Zero – Factory of the Future facility, to see first-hand, some of the advanced technologies and processes that will be supported by the state. The Line Zero – Factory of the Future will be a world-class manufacturing accelerator embedded within South … Continue reading South Australia’s Factory of the Future to accelerate growth of advanced manufacturing →

Australian protective equipment manufacturer Ansell has announced it has acquired life science brands from Indian manufacturer Primus. President of the healthcare and global business unit, Darryl Nazareth, said the two companies have also entered a long-term supply partnership. “India is a fast growing global pharmaceutical manufacturing hub” he said. “This acquisition increases our presence in this … Continue reading Ansell enters supply partnership with Primus, acquires life science brands →

The federal government is backing a world-first innovation that can extend the expiry date of fresh milk to more than 60 days. Queensland company Naturo will use its $1 million Accelerating Commercialisation grant to build a pilot manufacturing plant in Coolum for its world-first patented technology for processing milk that is nutritionally superior and has … Continue reading Patented fresh milk processing technology among many to receive Accelerating Commercialisation grant →

Nanollose, an Australian biomaterial technology company, has filed a joint patent application with Indian manufacturer, Grasim Industries, for a process to produce an environmentally friendly nullarbor lyocell fibre. Birla Cellulose, Grasim’s business unit focused on sustainable fibres, is among the largest producers of man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCF). Executive chairman of Nanollose Dr Wayne Best said … Continue reading Australian manufacturer Nanollose files joint patent to make sustainable fibre →

ECS Botanics has announced the company will acquire Murray Meds, a TGA-licenced medicinal cannabis cultivator that manufactures dried flowers, oils and tintures. Murray Meds has a fully licensed cultivation and manufacturing facility located on the Murray River in north-western Victoria. The facility holds a Cultivation, Research and Manufacturing Licence from the Australian Office of Drug … Continue reading ECS Botanics to acquire medical cannabis manufacturer Murray Meds →

The Victorian state government is backing Hanwha Defense Australia to build and maintain Australian military vehicles in Geelong, in a move that stands to create hundreds of highly-skilled local jobs. Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hanwha, a major South Korean global company, to formalise a long-term … Continue reading Victorian government signs MoU with Hanwha →

PNOZ has been synonymous with the safety of man and machine since 1987. With an innovation that focuses on customers’ needs and requirements, Pilz is shaping a new generation of modern, individual safety relays. Individual – tailor-made – simple Our new safety relay really is ‘your’ product! Why’s that? We’ll show you this on 3 February 2021 … Continue reading Pilz to launch new safety relays →

Western Australian Small Business minister Paul Papalia has announced the first three local government authorities chosen to undertake a new program to streamline approvals processes for small businesses. The Small Business Friendly Approvals Program will make it easier for small businesses to operate in Western Australia by smoothing the process of accessing permits and licences … Continue reading WA government to streamline approvals processes for small business →

Thales Australia has signed a $23.7 million deal with the Australian Government to upgrade the sonar systems of the Navy’s Collins Class submarines. The two contracts are for the design and implementation of the Mine and Obstacle Avoidance System and the High Frequency Intercept Array for the submarine fleet. Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon … Continue reading Thales Australia to deliver enhanced sonars for Collins Class submarines →

The Queensland state government will fund three local PPE manufacturers through the $50 million Essential Goods and Supply Chain Program. Acting Premier and Minister for State Development Steven Miles visited Tingalpa manufacturer, Crystalaid Manufacture. Miles said that with COVID-19 completely changing the way of life for Queenslanders, the State is continuing to recognise the need to … Continue reading Queensland manufacturers to strengthen local PPE capability →

The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has analysed the completion of its first 10 industry projects together with the release of its 2020 Project Impact Report. The report provides an overview of 78 co-funded manufacturing projects and showcases the economic impact of the first 10 of these commercial opportunities. The analysis reveals significant jobs and … Continue reading AMGC forecasts billion dollar return on manufacturing projects →

Entries for the 2021 Women in AI Awards Australia and New Zealand have been extended to December 31. Covering 11 categories – health, mining, law, finance, agribusiness, cybersecurity, education, Defence, infrastructure, manufacturing and innovation – the awards are judged by the applicant’s innovation, global potential and impact, leadership and inspiring potential, and the ability for … Continue reading Women in AI Awards deadline extended →

GE Additive, a subsidiary of General Electric, and the University of Sydney have entered into a strategic five-year agreement to advance Australia’s manufacturing capability. Additive manufacturing uses data computer-aided-design (CAD) software or 3D object scanners to direct hardware to deposit material, layer upon layer, in precise geometric shapes, to create an object. The technology can … Continue reading Sydney University and General Electric to accelerate Australia’s advanced manufacturing agenda →

ING Australia announced the financing of a major new battery energy storage system (BESS) for Vena Energy Australia in Queensland. The battery will be capable of storing 150 megawatt hours of energy, equivalent to powering up to 57,000 Australian homes. ING acted as the Technical Bank on the transaction. Once operational, the $120 million Wandoan … Continue reading ING Australia to finance Queensland’s biggest battery energy storage system →

Australian companies are expected to gain new export opportunities to create new jobs, with the COVID-19 Manufacturer Response Register opening to international buyers. The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) introduced the online register in March, so local manufacturers and suppliers of crucial products such as personal protective equipment (PPE) could support the national response to … Continue reading AMGC COVID-19 Response Register opening to international buyers →

The Australian Made Campaign has announced the green-and-gold kangaroo Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) logo is now a registered trademark in the European Union, United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. The registration of the symbol means the iconic logo is now legally protected under local EU, UK and UAE law, with only certified Australian … Continue reading Australian Made logo protected in the EU, UK and UAE →

Two strategic investments in Brisbane-based bio-tech and manufacturing companies are set to create more than 870 operational jobs, and even more in construction. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the government was investing in job-creating projects. “In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic we’re investing in local manufacturing which is critical for our economic recovery and … Continue reading Queensland government invests in bio-tech manufacturing →

Composites manufacturer Quickstep has produced and delivered its 10,000th component for the F-35 Lightning Joint Strike Fighter Program at its facility at Bankstown Aerodrome in Western Sydney. Quickstep CEO Mark Burgess said the company is 20 per cent of the way through the build program, which provides direct employment for almost 170 highly-skilled operations staff, … Continue reading Quickstep manufactures 10,000th F-35 component →

The Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) is reaching out to manufacturers as it commences the National Health Security Readiness Assessment of medical countermeasures and related technologies in Australia. The assessment will focus on the capacity of Australian manufacturing and supply chains and will include a detailed examination of Australia’s capability and capacity for research, development, … Continue reading Defence Materials Technology Centre launches National Health Security Readiness Assessment →

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