The NSW government released its 2019-20 Budget this week, committing to skills development, while also highlighting a gas shortage that could affect businesses in the state. The release of the budget, in June, emphasises the government’s goal of creating 250,000 more jobs to strengthen the state’s economy. The budget continues to cut payroll tax allowing … Continue reading NSW budget commits support for thousands more skilled workers →

Energy and environment ministers of G20 nations have adopted a statement outlining that the potential to transition to clean energy and sustainable environments depends upon improving business environments to encourage innovation and change. The G20 is made up of 19 countries and the EU. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, France, India, Indonesia, … Continue reading G20 puts forth agenda for energy transition and sustainable growth →

Students interested in extending their learning in the manufacturing sector can apply for up to $10,000 from Manufacturing Skills Australia, to increase the number of skilled workers in the industry. With applications open until July 12, the Manufacturing Skills Australia Development Fund is designed to incentivise a student’s commitment to vocational education and training. The … Continue reading Manufacturing Skills Australia gives up to $10,000 to students pursuing manufacturing careers →

The production of buses in Victoria reached a milestone when the first of 50 new buses were completed in Ballarat, in June. Built by OzPress Industries in the regional Victorian city, the buses will be put into service across Melbourne’s public transport network. The fleet of buses were manufactured with the assistance of Gemilang International … Continue reading First of Australian-made bus fleet completed in Victoria →

There are five main risks associated with common industrial gases used in manufacturing facilities – pressure, anoxia, cryogenic burns, fire and toxicity. If gases are not handled correctly employees can suffer from severe frostbite, compromised respiratory and circulatory systems, and oxygen deficiency. While these hazards can lead to severe harm or death, they can be … Continue reading Minimising hazards associated with handling common industrial gases →

CSIRO, along with the National Australia Bank (NAB) and more than 20 partner organisations, has released a report outlining visions to boost  Australia’s economy, which identifies manufacturing as a key growth sector. The CSIRO Australian National Outlook report was released on June 18, with focusses on technological changes and energy efficiency among topics also raised … Continue reading CSIRO outlook report identifies manufacturing industry as playing a key role in growth →

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Steelforce Holdings from Gupta Family Group Alliance Australia (Liberty). The proposed acquisition would combine Steelforce’s hollows manufacturing mill in Dalian, China, with Liberty’s existing long steel manufacturing assets. Mick Keogh, ACCC deputy chair, said the ACCC looked closely … Continue reading ACCC will not oppose Liberty’s acquisition of Steelforce →

Nissan has announced that by 2020 its Australian headquarters will be located in Mulgrave, Victoria – bringing about 460 jobs to the area. The announcement, made in June, confirms that 400 jobs involved in manufacturing the Japanese company’s electric vehicle fleet will move to Mulgrave and 60 roles will be added. Parts for Nissan’s electric … Continue reading Nissan boosts jobs for engineers and technicians in electric vehicle expansion in Vic →

Australian three-dimensional (3D) metal printing company Spee3D has developed the first metal 3D printer called Lightspee3D, that can leverage Supersonic 3D deposition technology. Lightspee3D’s technology aims to manufacture grade printing at production speeds. It also allows operators to print industrial quality metal parts in minutes. “Typically, 3D printers of this size and complexity require up … Continue reading Australian metal 3D printer expands worldwide →

Deakin University textile and fibre scientists have discovered how to turn plant waste into biodegradable material that could replace environmentally-damaging plastics. Head researcher, Dr Maryam Naebe and Deakin’s Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) team, have developed bioplastics from repurposed cotton gin trash. The seeds, stems, short fibres, and other waste products left behind from the … Continue reading Scientists turn plant waste into biodegradable plastic →

Australia’s manufacturing, building, and construction sectors will receive up to $2 million as part of the Federal Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre to establish a collaborative innovation lab. The new lab will help manufacturers design new prefabricated buildings that are eco-friendly, affordable, and can reduce construction time. Karen Andrews, minister for industry, science, and technology, … Continue reading The Federal Government creates innovation lab for building industry →

French companies Viseo and Total Eren will establish new headquarters in Victoria, creating 65 new technology and innovation jobs. Tim Pallas, minister for economic development, says Viseo and Total Eren will help expand Melbourne’s French business and innovation sector. “Time and time again businesses are choosing Victoria to set up shop – and that’s no … Continue reading French firms call Victoria home →

The University of Sydney’s Rocketry Team is the first Australia team to attend and compete in the 2019 Spaceport America Cup, an annual university competition held from 18 to 23 June in New Mexico, United States. This year’s competition has attracted more than 100 university teams from around the world, with each launching their student-built … Continue reading Sydney University competes in Spaceport America Cup →

Start-up hubs across Queensland will receive $1.29 million from the Queensland State Government through its Regional Start-up Hubs Support Program. Kate Jones, Queensland’s innovation minister, says 20 start-ups across regional Queensland will receive up to $75,000 in funding over three years. “We want to support start-ups to grow so we can create jobs in regional … Continue reading Funding boost for Queensland innovators →

The Government of Western Australian in collaboration with State and Commonwealth Governments and four WA universities have launched the Defence Science Centre (DSC), which is set to accelerate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) PhDs into defence innovation. The DSC is also partnering with the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute’s (AMSI) Australian Postgraduate Research (APR). Intern … Continue reading WA State Government launches Defence Science Centre →

Senex Energy has agreed to a domestic gas sales agreement for up to 10.5 petajoules (PJ) of natural gas with glass-packaging manufacturer Owens-Illinois (O-I) Australia. Under the five-year agreement, which commences 1 January 2021, Senex will supply 1PJ of gas a year over a five-year term, providing O-I’s Australian East Coast manufacturing plants with additional … Continue reading Senex signs gas sales agreement with Australian glass manufacturer →

Researchers at Swinburne University, in conjunction with Infrared Robotics (IR), have developed a collaborative robot system that automatically treats soft tissue injuries in the neck, back, and head. Based on an analysis of the patient through a thermal camera, the system uses a collaborative robot to apply targeted laser therapy to identified pain, known as … Continue reading Swinburne researchers train robots to relieve chronic pain →

The Western Australian State Government has secured $39 million to purchase a diverse range of new tools to advance scientific research in WA, and support local jobs, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) industries. In addition, the WA State Government has committed $10.5 million over the next three years to infrastructure. It has also … Continue reading Western Australian Government acquires new infrastructure research →

The Charleville’s Industrial Precinct has received $295 million in funding from the Queensland State Government as part of the Building our Regions (BoR) program, paving the way for local jobs in Queensland. The $1 million-plus funding package features $800,000 from BoR and $209,693 from Queensland’s Murweh Shire Council. As part of the BoR program, the … Continue reading Charleville Industrial Precinct secures $295 million boost →