Manufacturers’ Monthly is calling out to all manufacturers who have not submitted their nominations for this year’s Endeavour Awards Excellence in Growth category to do so now. The closing date is this coming Friday, the 22nd of May. The new Excellence in Growth award, proudly sponsored by BDO, recognises growth within a manufacturing company, through … Continue reading Endeavour Awards 2020: Last call for nominations for new award →

The Victorian government’s mediation service to help small and medium business tenants and landlords reach a fair agreement in rent disputes, as a result of coronavirus, is in effect. The service is provided through the Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC), and is part of the government’s commercial tenancy relief scheme. The scheme provides a six-month … Continue reading Vic government announces free mediation service for commercial tenancy disputes →

Austal will focus on their existing construction program and seek new opportunities for US projects. The company has been awarded contracts for autonomous and unmanned ship research and development. Austal was competing to build Guided-Missile Frigates FFG(X) for the US Navy, but was recently advised they were not successful. Austal CEO David Singleton said while … Continue reading Austal shifts focus to future naval warfare opportunities →

The first AmPro SP500 and SP100 machines are being commissioned at Amaero’s new facility in El Segundo, California. The additive manufacturer, which has exclusive distribution rights for the sale for AmPro machines in North America, has begun selling the machines and their ancillaries. Amaero CEO, Barrie Finnin said the commission marked a significant milestone. “Having … Continue reading New Amaero US facility commissions AmPro machines →

The federal government will contribute $48.3 million towards modernising how Australian manufacturers do business, with critical investment in small-and-medium-sized businesses in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Two hundred projects worth more than $215 million are being supported through the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund (MMF). Industry, Science and Technology minister Karen Andrews said the job-creating investments … Continue reading $48.3 million for SMEs through modernisation fund →

Four Australian-owned and operated manufacturers will work with an international medical technology company, and is drawing on local supply chains, to make emergency hospital beds in response to COVID-19. The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has helped facilitate the partnership between Stryker South Pacific and A.H Beard, AmTek Australia, Fallshaw Wheels & Castors, and Varley … Continue reading Aussie manufacturers to produce emergency hospital beds →

Prime Creative Media offers this advice on how to use case studies in a B2B marketing strategy. In the midst of the Coronavirus crisis, print and digital marketing has never been more important in driving sales. Prime Creative Media continues its Engine Room series, offering this advice on how to best use case studies in … Continue reading Showcasing hero clients to promote your business →

Registrations have opened for space innovation program, the Gravity Challenge, which will run in Australia and the UK this year. The program, backed by Deloitte and Amazon, brings together challengers (businesses, government agencies, universities) and innovators (entrepreneurs and small businesses) to solve challenges using space data and technology. Deloitte’s head of innovation, Jason Bender said … Continue reading Deloitte and Amazon space challenge expands into UK →

Last Friday, the Defence ministry made announcements to reaffirm that they are in a strong place to deliver new innovations in the post COVID-19 era with new space technologies and radar systems that are among eight new projects being developed by Australian industry through the federal government’s $640 million Defence Innovation Hub. Minister for Defence … Continue reading Contracts boost innovation for Australia’s defence industry →

A family-owned Victorian business is the first Australian manufacturer to adapt their supply chain to produce medical grade surgical gowns for frontline workers against the COVID-19 pandemic. Clets Linen & Co Pty Ltd, which normally specialises in linen and garments for hospitality and other industries, will provide 3,750 disposable isolation gowns to the National Medical … Continue reading Vic manufacturer to produce locally made gowns →

An automotive engineer who was made redundant a few years ago has turned to making personal protective equipment (PPE) for Australia’s essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Mat Bowtell, who owns 20 3D printers at his Phillip Island facility, chose to use his payout and crowd-funding to obtain equipment and software to create prosthetic hands at … Continue reading Redundant engineer produces face shields for essential workers →

Backplane Systems Technology has released Winmate’s Stainless B Series Display with Push Buttons. This Stainless B Series Display with Push Buttons is available in sizes ranging from 10.1” to 21.5”, designed to be a Factory Automation Control Terminal that improves production efficiency in applications that call for High Sanitary standard, especially in Food, Beverage, and … Continue reading Backplane Systems Technology Presents Winmate’s Stainless B Series Display with Push Buttons →

More than 3000 ventilators have been delivered to the federal government from Australian manufacturer ResMed to assist the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It represents more than half of the 5500 ventilators purchased from the company by the federal government for the COVID-19 stockpile. Industry, science and technology minister, Karen Andrews, said the delivery from … Continue reading Thousands more ventilators delivered to COVID-19 stockpile →

The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) is calling on Australia’s business community and all levels of government to adopt “buy Australian first” procurement policies to aid domestic manufacturing capability and fast-track the country’s resurgence from COVID-19. The AMCL believes the federal government’s commitment to increase domestic manufacturing of critical products such as medical supplies is a … Continue reading Buy local policies to help Australian manufacturers →

We outline the two key drivers marketers should focus on in aligning their digital strategy in the face of the Coronavirus crisis. By Zelda Tupicoff, COO, Prime Creative Media It’s not uncommon for B2B companies to rely heavily on in-person meetings and trade events in their sales process. Not many people buying industrial equipment, commercial … Continue reading How to get the most out of digital marketing during Covid-19 →

Defence has partnered with a family-owned South Australian company to produce face shields for frontline healthcare workers for protection against the coronavirus. Axiom Precision Manufacturing began production last week, with 600 of the new face shields designed by Defence Science and Technology Group (DST) already being distributed. Defence minister the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said … Continue reading Defence and SA manufacturer produce face shields →

The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has come up with a 3D printed door-opening device. USQ print and design company Ellipsis Media is building hands-free door openers using a design sourced by the Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE). The simple device allows for doors to be opened with an arm instead of an exposed … Continue reading 3D printed device to open doors →

A Monash University engineering student has used 3D printing to develop a plastic tool that can open doors and push buttons to slow the spread of viruses. PhD student, Muthu Vellayappan, has created a “safety key” that can help people avoid direct contact with door handles, lift buttons, ATM digits, toilet flushers and hand dryers, … Continue reading Monash student makes 3D printed key against viruses →

The effects of COVID-19 will be felt for years to come. The United Nations projects that the pandemic will cost the world economy $1 trillion and Bloomberg warns that the world’s GDP growth could fall to zero as a worst-case scenario. Manufacturing has been heavily impacted, both locally and abroad, and our close ties with … Continue reading SMC products at the forefront of medical technology →

A new Defence-led Rapid Response Group has been established to increase domestic stocks of invasive ventilators as part of Australia’s response to COVID-19. The group seeks to identify a prototype using an experimental approach that provides a non-invasive to invasive conversion solution to be applied to all non-invasive ventilators used in Australian hospitals. If the … Continue reading Defence to increase national ventilator capacity →