Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is partnering with Australian food manufacturers to help Australians choose nutritious ready meals consistent with the successful CSIRO Low Carb Diet and Lifestyle Plan. Be Fit Food is the first provider to partner with CSIRO to develop and deliver meals that have been specifically designed to comply with the CSIRO … Continue reading CSIRO partners with manufacturers to make healthy meals →

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) has expanded for the first time since July, increasing by 9.6 points to 56.3 in October. Solid growth in Australian manufacturing saw production, employment, sales and exports moving into positive territory. Readings above 50 points indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a … Continue reading Australian manufacturing PMI surges in October →

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Industry leaders have teamed up with Skills Lab to launch Australia’s first digital engineering apprenticeship to provide a pathway to an in-demand career. The new apprenticeship will offer school leavers a three-year placement in some of Australia’s top tier organisations under a paid-to-learn model, creating a new wave of para-professional roles recently coined “new-collar jobs”. … Continue reading Australia’s first digital engineering apprenticeship launched →

A research team from the Australian Research Council of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery has won this year’s Prime Minister’s Prize for Science. Emeritus Professor David Blair, Professor David McClelland, Professor Susan Scott and Professor Peter Veitch received the $250,000 prize for their contributions to the international effort that led to the world-first detection of … Continue reading Prime Minister’s Prize for Science awarded to gravitational wave scientists →

When AMCG released new research on how Australian manufacturers can position themselves for success, adopting technology was key. In fact, data analytics, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, cyber security and e-commerce capabilities were identified as digital technologies Australian manufacturers need to adopt. Yet, many manufacturers don’t know where to start. Join us for this free … Continue reading More than a CRM: How Salesforce drives agility, relevance and profitability for manufacturers →

National employer association Ai Group has welcomed easing of Victoria’s COVID-19 restrictions on metropolitan Melbourne. Victorian Head of the Ai Group, Tim Piper, said the move will allow businesses to serve the public and restart the state’s manufacturing. “Ai Group welcomes the easing of restrictions to allow retailers, restaurants, cafes, manufacturers, the construction industry and … Continue reading Ai Group welcomes easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria →

Strategic Elements subsidiary Australian Advanced Materials (AAM) will develop a self-charging battery technology through a collaboration with the University of New South Wales and CSIRO. The battery cells create electricity from humidity in the air or skin surface to self-charge themselves within minutes. No manual charging or wired power is required. They are created with … Continue reading Australian Advanced Materials to create self-charging batteries →

Bosch Australia’s Manufacturing Solutions Division (BAMS), a supplier of factory automation for the medical device industry, has announced that digital diagnostics company, Ellume, will introduce BAMS technology to automate the high volume production of its COVID-19 diagnostic tests. Brisbane-based Ellume has developed a suite of COVID-19 tests for use by laboratories, doctors and consumers that … Continue reading Ellume enlists Bosch Australia to automate manufacturing for high-performance COVID-19 test →

Two University of Wollongong (UOW) academics have been named as recipients of New South Wales Premier’s Prizes for Science and Engineering in recognition of their pioneering research work. Distinguished Professor Antoine van Oijen will receive the Prize for Excellence in Medical Biological Sciences and Distinguished Professor Zaiping Guo will receive the Prize for Excellence in … Continue reading University of Wollongong researchers win NSW Premier’s Prizes →

Airbus Australia Pacific has signed a strategic teaming agreement with Northrop Grumman Australia to cooperate in the delivery of advanced and optimised aircraft sustainment capabilities at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Edinburgh in South Australia. The collaboration between the Australian operations of the two companies will see a focus on aircraft sustainment activities … Continue reading Airbus Australia Pacific signs strategic teaming agreement with Northrop Grumman Australia →

New international research findings by Horizon Consumer Science shows 97 per cent of overseas consumers of Australian products have a positive first impression of the green and gold kangaroo logo. The research, which was carried out in six diverse export markets, found that more than two thirds (70 per cent) of consumers spontaneously recognised Australia … Continue reading Australian Made logo trusted overseas, research shows →

The federal government, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), has announced it will jointly fund a new large-scale, grid-connected battery located in western Sydney. On behalf of the Australian Government, ARENA will provide up to $11.5 million in funding to TransGrid to build a 50 MW / 75 MWh large-scale, grid-connected lithium ion battery … Continue reading Big battery to recharge NSW energy grid →

2020 was a year of survival for many industries as COVID-19 impacted organisations of all sizes. To help businesses prepare for 2021, global technology company SafetyCulture, is bringing together some of the sharpest and innovative minds for a virtual event: SafetyCulture Summit 2020: From Surviving to Thriving. The international lineup of high profile personalities will … Continue reading Captain “Sully” Sullenberger, Erin Brockovich and John McAvoy help business to prepare for success in a post-pandemic world →

The Pawsey Supercomputing Centre has selected Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to deliver its new supercomputer, which will power future high-impact Australian research projects. HPE was selected as the preferred vendor under a $48 million agreement following a thorough tender process led by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, the centre agent for Pawsey, based on energy … Continue reading HPE to power new Pawsey supercomputer for Australian research →

Australia’s oldest battery manufacturer Century Batteries has announced a multi-million dollar upgrade of its factory equipment and expansion of its research and development team. The investment is forecasted to boost production capacity by 20 per cent to 1.3 million batteries. Century employs around 600 employees across Australia and New Zealand. General manager of automotive sales, … Continue reading Battery manufacturing stalwart announces multi-million dollar upgrade →

Australia and the UK have further strengthened their enduring defence relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on building and delivering the next generation of frigates. The MoU re-enforces both countries’ commitment to working together on delivering important high-profile national programmes and maximising mutual opportunities. A key aspect of the MOU is … Continue reading Australia and the UK cooperate on frigate programs →

Zuideveld Marchant Hur Architects (ZMH) has been appointed to design a new $8 million trades workshop at Central Regional TAFE’s Kalgoorlie campus. The state-of-the-art workshop will expand training for plant mechanics and engineering trades, which will support the workforce needs of the resources industry across the Goldfields region. The project includes an additional $2 million … Continue reading Kalgoorlie TAFE to receive $10 million upgrade, architects appointed →

An innovative small business helping soldiers in the battlefield control electrical devices on their weapons and body has been awarded a $3.4 million contract with Defence. Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, announced the new contract, funded through the Defence Innovation Hub, with Canberra-based Kord Defence. “The Morrison Government is continuing to invest in Australian … Continue reading Canberra small business wins Defence innovation contract →

Five new members have been added to a reinvigorated and newly named Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) as part of the federal government’s plan to grow Australian manufacturing and create jobs. DuluxGroup CEO Patrick Houlihan and Woodside Energy’s Lauren Stafford have both been appointed to the board for three years. Fintech and consumer rights … Continue reading New industry appointments to lead modern manufacturing strategy →