Australia

Grants from the federal and state governments encourage manufacturers to innovate more especially during the COVID-19 crisis. It is important for manufacturing businesses to find the right partner to help them through the competitive application process. Caroline Tung speaks to Tieman Tankers and the Avant Group to find out more. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the … Continue reading Government grants critical to start manufacturing revival →

There has been a partnership agreement between Melbourne-based company Boron Molecular; South Korean manufacturer the Kyung-In Synthetic Corporation (KISCO); and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency to take a step closer to developing the next generation of flexible phone screens and other high tech products. CSIRO and KISCO will both take a minority shareholding in Boron … Continue reading Boron Molecular, KISCO and CSIRO kick off new industry partnership for flexible phone screen materials →

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzō Abe acknowledged the signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) between the Australian Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) at the Australia-Japan Virtual Leaders Meeting. The MOC strengthens Australia’s long-standing space cooperation with Japan to grow the space industry and create new jobs. The … Continue reading Australia and Japan agreement to grow space sector →

Manufacturers Monthly congratulates all of the Endeavour Awards winners for 2020. They have demonstrated resilience and talent despite the challenging economic climate brought about by COVID-19. This year’s Endeavour Awards feature a high calibre set of companies sharing their innovative ideas, technologies and products. It was due to be held in Sydney this year but … Continue reading Best Australian manufacturers honoured: The 2020 Endeavour Awards winners →

Perth-based businesses Advanced Braking Technology and VEEM Ltd, will design and manufacture a specialised braking system for the Army’s Hawkei vehicle, another sign of growing capability in Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector. Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price said Advanced Braking Technology was selected in May last year to provide a brake system for testing to … Continue reading WA defence industry helping build Army vehicles →

One of Australia’s largest automotive parts distribution centres will open at Merrifield Business Park in late 2021. The new purpose-built parts distribution facility, to be constructed by Texco, will comprise a 50,580 sqm warehouse, 900 sqm office occupying a site of 87,691 sqm and features a 5-Star Green Energy rating, super awning and 14.6 metre … Continue reading Ford Australia selects Merrifield as major distribution centre →

NOJA Power has brought Australian manufacturing and developments in electrical switchgear into the global spotlight. Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke with its group managing director, Neil O’Sullivan, about the company’s long-term success and pride in being Australian made. ‘Australian Made’ is a popular phrase with end consumers, but the synonymy of Australian produced products with reliability and … Continue reading Keeping the lights on →

Queensland state Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick has signed off a Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) for Narangba Innovation Precinct (East) to drive economic recovery through business growth and greater job creation. The precinct is a major contributor to the Moreton Bay economy and is one of very few industrial areas … Continue reading Planning decision protects jobs at Narangba Innovation Precinct →

The Western Australian state government is giving a $57 million package for the training sector that will deliver 15 free short courses and slash TAFE fees by as much as 72 per cent for thousands of Western Australians as part of the WA Recovery Plan. In an expansion of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative … Continue reading $57 million recovery package for WA TAFE and training sector →

Defence has signed a 10-year contract that will see 85 QinetiQ Australia staff continue to work at Defence Science and Technology Group (DST) sites across the country. Minister for Defence, Linda Reynolds said QinetiQ had partnered with Defence for nearly a decade, reinforcing the close relationship between Defence and industry. “This contract will enable QinetiQ … Continue reading Defence signs research engineering contract with QinetiQ Australia →

The Australian PMI moved back into the black in June, increasing by 9.9 points to 51.5 (readings above 50 points indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster rate of expansion), according to the AiGroup. The June result comes in the wake of April’s largest ever monthly fall in the Australian PMI. However, … Continue reading Manufacturing goes positive again for June →

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has given the environmental approval for Snowy Hydro 2.0, Australia’s largest ever renewable energy project. The move will create thousands of new jobs and put downward pressure on electricity prices. Morrison has announced that Commonwealth environmental approval for the project was granted after a rigorous environmental process. ”This marks the final … Continue reading PM greenlights Snowy 2.0, thousands of jobs to be created →

Up to 100 jobs will be created after the government signed a new 10-year contract with Brisbane-based company, NIOA Munitions, for a tenancy at the Benalla munitions factory in Victoria. The Australian-owned company is the largest commercial supplier of non-guided munitions to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) through its partnerships with global manufacturers. Minister for … Continue reading Boosting munitions manufacturing capability in Australia →

Kleos Space, a space-powered Radio Frequency Reconnaissance data provider, is launching new data collecting technology (software defined radio payload) integrated in an In-Space Missions Ltd (In-Space) Faraday-1 spacecraft to be launched into a sun-synchronous orbit from New Zealand on the 3rd July as part of the company’s R&D programme. “It has been a pleasure to be … Continue reading Kleos Space to launch development technology into orbit →

The manufacturing landscape is at the peak of the global industry 4.0 shift. As the employment focus swings from production to spreading the workforce along a new and complex value chain, OEMs and operators are having to play a dual role as they upskill current workers and keep their competitive edge in a rapidly changing … Continue reading Skills Lab industry-based diploma boosts manufacturing 4.0 skills revolution →

Amaero International Limited (Amaero) has announced an update on the company’s patent applications for its high-performance aluminium alloy “Amaero HOT Al”. The company has applied for broad international patent coverage, for the new heat treatable aluminium alloy, which has entered its final approval stage, the national phase of the patent co-operation Treaty (“PCT”). International patent … Continue reading Amaero’s new high-performance aluminium alloy enters final approval stage of the PCT →

A new manufacturing hub delivered by the Queensland state government in Gladstone is looks to boost the region’s manufacturing sector, private sector investment and create more jobs local jobs. QLD Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Glenn Butcher said the hub, located at Gladstone’s Central Queensland University, will function as a centre of expertise for … Continue reading New manufacturing hub in QLD opens →

Australia’s first Mission Control Centre is one step closer to lift off with local company Saber Astronautics chosen to establish the state-of-the-art space hub in Adelaide. The Mission Control Centre will provide facilities for space businesses and researchers to control satellite and space missions, and include a live link to the International Space Station so visitors can watch … Continue reading Saber Astronautics chosen to set up Mission Control Centre →

Researchers from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have made it possible to 3D print tailor-made stents, a critical biomedical device used to treat narrow or blocked arteries. The breakthrough, made possible through a partnership with Wollongong-based Medical Innovation Hub, was described as “a paradigm shift” in the production of self-expanding nitinol stents for Peripheral Arterial … Continue reading World first in 3D printed tailor-made stents →

Weld Australia’s mission is to facilitate the growth of a world-class welding industry in Australia. For this reason, we strongly support the Advanced Robotics Manufacturing (ARM) Hub, which is due to open in Brisbane in the coming months. A not-for-profit company, the ARM Hub has the potential to be a catalyst for Australia’s uptake of … Continue reading A way towards the future for welding: robotics →