advanced manufacturing

The Victorian government is supporting farmers to invest in Internet of Things (IoT) technology, boosting advanced manufacturing enterprises with applications in the agricultural sector. Horticulture, dairy, sheep and grains farmers are encouraged to be involved in the current trial, which is funded through a $12 million program. According to a statement on the program from … Continue reading Victorian farmers encouraged to adopt IoT technologies →

In launching the Western Australian (WA) government’s Diversify WA vision, the state government identified technology and advanced manufacturing as one of the key economic sectors that will build a more resilient, sustainable and growing economy. To achieve this vision, the WA government will reduce barriers to diversification, foster innovation and demonstrate fiscal responsibility so to … Continue reading Manufacturing key to future of WA economy →

In the release of its second Projects Report, the Australian Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has announced that it has doubled its project capacity in the last 12 months. Today, the industry research and commercialisation incubator is facilitating or developing more than 40 projects around Australia. These projects have been supported with $27.1 million in funding, … Continue reading AMGC doubles project capacity in 12 months →

National Manufacturing Week (NMW) 2019 had many layers, catering to various attendees’ interests – including advance manufacturing. Manufacturers’ Monthly explains. NMW had a lot to show, with companies revealing integrated solutions and services, the latest in robotics and automation, and the role the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) plays in manufacturing. The exhibition, held at … Continue reading Advanced manufacturing takes precedence at exhibition →

In a recent report, climate change think tank, Beyond Zero Emissions, outlined how manufacturing can benefit from renewable energy investment in the Northern Territory (NT). The report pointed towards opportunities for manufacturers who seek to power their operations with renewable energy is one of these opportunities, as is the potential to reduce the cost of … Continue reading Renewable energy to drive potential for manufacturing jobs in NT →

Finding suitable staff to fill positions in manufacturing is becoming increasingly harder for some companies who are expressing concern over a young workforce that is steering clear of the industry. Speaking at the AUSPACK Business and Industry Conference, held on March 26-27 in Melbourne, a panel discussed a lack of interest from younger generations in … Continue reading Younger generations need support in industry to take up manufacturing roles →

Defence technology and innovation company, Lockheed Martin Australia has announced research and development (R&D) seeding grants for an investment in excess of $900,000 in local academic and industry partners to develop advanced technologies for the Future Submarine Program. The R&D grant recipients represent the best of breed in innovation and high value skills present in the … Continue reading Lockheed Martin Australia supports advanced technologies development →

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has opened a 3D printing facility to help grow advanced manufacturing in Australia. The facility, ProtoSpace, provides access to high-end equipment and expertise in 3D printing technology. Featuring 3D printers unique in Australia, including the exclusive Nanodimension Dragonfly, a one-stop shop for 3D printed electronics, ProtoSpace is an open … Continue reading UTS opens 3D printing facility to grow advanced manufacturing sector →

RMIT and the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) at the University of Sheffield have entered into a partnership that will see research collaboration and expertise exchange across advanced manufacturing and engineering. The two universities will jointly undertake industry-driven research that is relevant to a range of problems in advanced manufacturing. RMIT vice-chancellor and president Martin … Continue reading Universities join forces in advanced manufacturing →

Manufacturing entered 2019 with a lot of momentum built up over the past 2-3 years. 85,000 jobs were created by the industry in 2018, among the highest of any sector according to the ABS. It has been a period of growth with change, as a new model of manufacturing success emerges from the twin currents … Continue reading This Year’s Model: Priorities for Australian Manufacturing in 2019 →

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) recovered by 2.5 points to 52.5 in January 2019. This indicates that manufacturing conditions turned mildly positive again in January, after a flat result in December 2018 ended 26 months of continuous expansion (readings above 50 points indicate expansion in activity, with the distance … Continue reading Australian manufacturing sees slow but positive start to 2019 →

All manufacturers should have an appropriate asset maintenance program. FM Global division engineering manager Paul May explains how developing one is as much about culture as technology. Global competition and changing consumer tastes for more varied and personalised products are putting pressure on manufacturers to respond faster and be more agile. Technology is enabling this, with … Continue reading Changing consumer tastes drives manufacturers to think smarter →

Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC), Swinburne University of Technology and Sleep Corp have formed a joint partnership to advance manufacturing in Australia. With a planned move to fully automated manufacturing, this partnership with Swinburne, with assistance from the IMCRC, will analyse Sleep Corp’s business and see what improvements can be made as they move … Continue reading Joint partnership helps advance Industry 4.0 in Australia →

Several of the nation’s leading manufacturers were present at Parliament House, in Canberra, as part of the Industry Growth Centre Showcase. ANCA, Evolve Group and Tradiebot were on hand, in early December, to demonstrate how local manufacturing continues to thrive and export. The Showcase is part of the Industry Growth Centre Initiative formed by the … Continue reading Australian advanced manufacturing celebrated at Parliament House →

Australia’s first sub-orbital rocket launch with a commercial payload took place this week in Queensland, demonstrating the capability of the state’s advanced manufacturing sector. The Logan-based company Black Sky Aerospace successfully tested their Sighter190 rocket in Westmar, five hours west of Brisbane. Using the company’s Rapid Deployment Sounding Rocket (RDSR) technology, the four-metre-long rocket was … Continue reading Australia’s first sub-orbital rocket with commercial payload launched →

The Federal Government is providing $3.1 million over five years to set up a new research training centre at the University of Melbourne that will advance clinical trials and testing. Through organ-on-a-chip and bioprinting enabling technologies, the ARC Training Centre for Personalised Therapeutics Technologies aims to improve selection of new medicines for progress to clinical trials and … Continue reading New research centre to help accelerate drug development →

Over 100 of Queensland’s manufacturers attended an industry showcase event at Parliament House last night, as the state government promoted its plans to bring the region into the fourth industrial revolution. Exhibitors at the Invested in Queensland Manufacturing showcase event included Ballistic Beer Co, Evolve Group, HeliMods, Packer Leather, Pixie Ice Cream, RF Technologies, Urban … Continue reading Qld manufacturing showcase promotes Industry 4.0 →

Swinburne University of Technology has launched a new research hub focused on advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 at its Factory of the Future facility. The Advanced Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Hub will work with local manufacturers to develop digitalisation strategies for their business, increase their digital maturity and provide training to help them use Industry 4.0 … Continue reading Swinburne University of Technology launches Industry 4.0 hub →

Australian metal additive manufacturing company, Titomic, has announced its first defence agreement with TAUV, to produce ruggedised soldier-enabled Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Titanium using the Titomic Kinetic Fusion technology. The patented process developed by Titomic produces load-bearing 3D forms from fusing metallic powder feedstock sprayed at supersonic speeds. The prototype ruggedised soldier-enabled UAV manufactured by Titomic has been shortlisted … Continue reading Titomic debuts Australia’s first metal printed soldier-enabled UAV →

Victorian businesses will get a boost into Asian markets following the release of a new round of export support vouchers by the state Labor government. The $1 million in vouchers are to help over thirty businesses ranging across local industries – including food and wine, skin care, information communication technology (ICT) and advanced manufacturing – … Continue reading $1 million in support vouchers granted to Victorian exporters →