advanced manufacturing

The federal government has committed $10 million toward creating a new manufacturing centre at Darwin Airport. 

The PFG Group – a local marine industry manufacturer – has constructed an 11-metre Sentinel ultra-durable, High Density Polyethylene prototype vessel through a three-year no-interest loan from the Tasmanian state government. 

Corrosion Instruments (CI) – a cathode protection, monitoring and measurement equipment manufacturer based in the NT – has been awarded the first co-investment grant in the state under the Northern Territory Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF). 

Australian medtech manufacturer and 3D printing pioneer, Fusetec, has launched a $6.8 million Advanced Surgical Training Clinic (ASTC) in Adelaide to use advanced manufactured human cadavers to create realistic and anatomically accurate bone, skin, and muscle structures. 

A new strategic element of the federal government’s $60.2 million Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund aims to increase expertise and expand global cooperation in science and technology – including for manufacturing. 

Lockheed Martin Australia has been selected as a strategic industry partner to develop the Australian Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise. 

Alexandra Cooper speaks to Daniel Prohasky, co-founder and CEO of Curvecrete, about the new company’s bespoke, sustainable, curved concrete manufactured in Melbourne using advanced manufacturing.

Scott Morrison has moved to reduce Australia’s reliance on China for rare earth materials with $243 million in grants to produce critical minerals required to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles.

Investment NSW and the Department of Education – Training Services NSW has launched the 12-week Driving Digital Skills Pilot Program, which is designed to improve digital skills in the advanced manufacturing sector. 

Australian manufacturers will now be able to bid for work in astronomy projects under the European Southern Observatory (ESO) Technology Development Program. 

Curvecrete – a company that manufactures curved, sustainable concrete that produces zero waste – has received a $325,158 Accelerating Commercialisation Grant from the federal government to develop a pilot manufacturing facility in Melbourne. 

Global aviation giant Boeing has chosen Toowoomba in Queensland as the preferred location for an uncrewed‑aircraft production facility, which will be the first outside of North America. Boeing Australia will establish the facility at Toowoomba’s Wellcamp Aerospace and Defence Precinct to produce and assemble the Boeing Airpower Teaming System, also known as the Loyal Wingman, … Continue reading Boeing to build pioneering production facility in Queensland →

Australians are well-aware of the need to advance manufacturing operations to secure sovereignty and growth as a nation. Harnessing technology and Industry 4.0 are the crux of the solution, but how can Australia develop world-leading technology capabilities to become an advanced manufacturing nation?  

More than 70 per cent of Australians consider manufacturing as very important to the Australian economy, a survey has revealed. The latest research, Perceptions of Australian Manufacturing, conducted by the Federal Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), surveyed a cross-section of Australians living in metropolitan and regional areas. While most Australians believed that manufacturing was … Continue reading New research finds more Australians view manufacturing as important →

Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with Cori Stewart, CEO of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub, about the need for innovative models, infrastructure and networked approaches to grow the nation’s manufacturers.  

The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has appointed respected industry advocate Charmaine Barrett as director for the Northern Territory. 

Australian Precision Technologies (APT), a Victoria-based advanced manufacturer, has been named City of Casey Business of the Year at the Casey Business Awards. 

The NSW government will invest $261.4 million over four years in trade and industry to expand the state’s international export opportunities, as part of the 2021-22 NSW Budget.  Highlights from the 2021-22 Trade and Industry Budget to be delivered over the next four years include:  $128.9M to expand NSW’s international network   $45M overall to support NSW exporters through trade programs, including:  $19.1M … Continue reading NSW government invests $261.4 million in export opportunities →

The NSW Government has committed $1.15 billion to start work on the Bradfield City Centre, supporting jobs at the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and creating an Indo-Pacific economic hub.  The funding will pave the way for project work to begin this year, creating a city precinct that will support up to 17,600 highly skilled jobs, according to … Continue reading Bradfield City Centre to unlock investment in advanced manufacturing →

Australian cleantech developer Mineral Carbonation International (MCi) has been awarded a $14.6 million federal government grant. The funding will accelerate MCi’s technology for transforming CO2 emissions into advanced manufacturing and consumer products.  As one of six individual grants from the $50 million Carbon Capture Use and Storage (CCUS) fund, the grant will go towards constructing a mineral carbonation mobile demonstration plant in Newcastle, … Continue reading MCi awarded $14.6m to transform CO2 into manufacturing products →