Australian manufacturing

SpaceLink, a company that is building an information superhighway for the space economy, and Gilmour Space, a venture-backed Australian launch services provider and spacecraft manufacturer, have executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities to incorporatethe SpaceLink relay network for communications on Gilmour’s next generation small satellite platform and integrate Gilmour-built satellites into the … Continue reading SpaceLink and Gilmour Space execute MOU →

Woolworths is now offering its customers in Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia a locally-made paper carry bag as it gradually onshores manufacturing in support of local industry and jobs. Woolworths has partnered with family-owned Australian manufacturer Detpak in a multi-million dollar deal to produce the locally-made bags, which first launched in South Australia and Northern … Continue reading Woolworths introduces Australian made paper shopping bags →

Australian medicinal cannabis company Australian Natural Therapeutic Group has announced a merger with Canadian Asterion Cannabis and its wholly-owned subsidiary Asterion, with the companies joining to develop one of the largest renewable-powered medicinal cannabis growing, manufacturing and R&D facilities in the world. Construction on the $400 million facility in the Darling Downs, near Toowoomba, is … Continue reading $400 million medicinal cannabis facility to create 1000 jobs in regional Queensland →

The federal government is driving the automotive sector forward by extending the automotive research and development tariff concession until 2025, keeping high-end research activities in Australia and supporting thousands of high-wage jobs. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Christian Porter, said vehicle research and development is vital to the nation’s prosperity with Australia being a … Continue reading Renewed support for Australian automotive R&D →

Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese has pledged to establish a $15 billion manufacturing fund if Labor wins the next election. The fund would operate in a similar way to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, where an independent board would make pick projects and make investment decisions. Manufacturing jobs currently account for 6.7 per cent of … Continue reading Federal Labor announced $15 billion manufacturing fund →

More than 120 local companies have registered their interest with Naval Group to become tier-one capability partner of the Attack Class submarine project. The project has created almost 300 direct jobs in Australia, the company’s Australian subsidiary plans to double its local workforce in 2021  to prepare for building of a hull qualification section at … Continue reading Attack Class submarine project attracts more than 120 businesses →

Adelaide satellite manufacturer Fleet Space Technologies has applied for a $5 Million federal government Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) grant, in addition to $4 million from the South Australian state government. The funding would enable the company to mass-produce 50 nanosatellites a year and increase staff to 128 in three years. CEO and co-founder Flavia Tata … Continue reading Adelaide satellite manufacturer seeks to grow capability with MMI funding →

Dotz Nano, an advanced technology company developing, manufacturing and commercialising marking, tracing and verification solutions, has obtained Australian authorisation to use the CE Mark for its SARS-CoV-2 virus detection technology. The CE Mark clears the saliva-based diagnostic Dotz Test Kits for sale in the European Union, following the company obtaining authorisation to use the CE … Continue reading Dotz obtains CE Mark authorisation for virus detection technology →

Brisbane-based DC fast charging manufacturer for electric vehicles, Tritium, has hosted Australian Members of Parliament at its manufacturing facilities. The Honourable Anthony Albanese MP (Leader of the Opposition), Dr Jim Chalmers MP (Member for Rankin and Shadow Treasurer), and Terri Butler MP (Member for Griffith and Shadow Minister for Environment and Water) toured the Tritium … Continue reading Tritium hosts Australian Members of Parliament →

The federal government is supporting Australia’s manufacturers to turn their good ideas into world-beating realities that create more local jobs, with a new $30 million fund. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the Commercialisation Fund will foster projects that bring industry and researchers together to commercialise new manufacturing products and processes. “Making … Continue reading $30m grants program to support local manufacturing →

By Dr Matthew Young, Manufacturing Innovation Manager, IMCRC After a turbulent year in our industry, Australian manufacturers need to innovate now more than ever before. Creating a path for a thriving business and economic recovery after COVID-19 will depend on embracing the fourth industrial revolution and, crucially, purposeful and effective collaboration. At the Innovative Manufacturing … Continue reading Driving innovation through university collaboration – key elements for success →

Caroline Tung speaks to printer manufacturer Lexmark and ISO consultancy Anitech about protecting IP and quality management for maintaining strong supply chains. Printers typically sit quietly within an organisation, but the role they play is often central to supporting the core business. With a high volume of data passing through printers each day, they can … Continue reading Why ISO matters: Bringing quality and trust into the supply chain →

The Prime Minister and members of the Federal Cabinet recently attended a Manufacturing Forum to meet with local manufacturing businesses. Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Hon Karen Andrews Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, joined Melissa McIntosh Federal Member for Lindsay, who organised and hosted the forum. Representatives … Continue reading PM promotes Australian Made →

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased by 3.5 points to 58.8 in February 2021. It is the index’s highest monthly result since March 2018 (readings above 50 points indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster rate of expansion). Ai Group CEO, Innes Willox, said Australia’s manufacturers … Continue reading Australian PMI recovery strengthens in February 2021 →

The first military aircraft designed and manufactured in Australia in more than 50 years has flown from the Woomera Range Complex. Boeing Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have completed the first test flight of the Loyal Wingman uncrewed aircraft while supervised by a Boeing test pilot. RAAF Head of Air Force Capability, … Continue reading Boeing Loyal wingman uncrewed aircraft completes first flight →

Hydrogen has been widely touted as a viable alternative to fossil fuels and could form a key part of the energy strategy enabling the Australian Government to achieve the net-zero emissions target by 2050. But is hydrogen a realistic alternative energy source for heavy industries like manufacturing in Australia? SYSPRO Asia Pacific CEO Rob Stummer … Continue reading Will hydrogen use in manufacturing be the best way to achieve the net-zero emissions target by 2050? →

Australian bus-building manufacturer BusTech Group is the only Australian bus company locally manufacturing zero-emission buses for the New South Wales market. BusTech Group’s ZDi electric bus has been designed, engineered and built in Australia to accelerate the future of clean, efficient and emission-free transport solutions for NSW and Australia while also harnessing domestic capabilities. Executive … Continue reading BusTech Group first to manufacture zero-emissions vehicles →

Perth-based wireless technology manufacturer Connected IO has appointed new CEO Dougal Ferguson, with immediate effect. Ferguson became a non-executive director in July 2020, and had been overseeing the company’s strategic review process and capital raising initiatives following the resignation of Yakov Temov late last year. He is an experienced executive, with previous as the managing … Continue reading Perth wireless technology manufacturer appoints new CEO →

The Cell Therapies facility at the Peter McCallum Centre in Melbourne has become the first approved CAR-T commercial manufacturing site in Australia. The centre aims to provide faster access to CAR-T therapies to eligible patients in the region with life-threatening blood cancers. Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis has secured approval from the Therapeutic Good Administration (TGA) … Continue reading TGA approves Novartis CAR-T cell manufacturing →

While imported resins for 3D printing are increasingly common, Sydney-based resin developer & manufacturer Monocure3D is winning with customers in Australia and abroad. Director Charlie Anderson spoke with Manufacturers Monthly. Quality, consistent and reliable products and services are what keeps the customers coming back to Monocure3D. While the market for imported resins for 3D printers … Continue reading 3D printing experts have the local edge →