COVID-19

Business leaders within APAC and global manufacturing and distribution sectors have shown urgency in embracing digital transformation to overcome the disruption caused by the pandemic. This is according to new research that has been released by SYSPRO, a leading global provider of ERP software. In order to understand the impact of the pandemic on manufacturers … Continue reading Manufacturers and distributors gear up for digital transformation in the new normal →

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 →

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 →

The domestic and international effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have had impacts on energy prices and emissions that look positive at first glance – a pre-existing decline in wholesale electricity prices has steepened; a global oil price crash and weak East Asian gas demand have pushed spot gas prices far down; and early signs are … Continue reading Reinvigorating Australia’s national climate policy →

A UNSW student is building one of the world’s most advanced robotic hands for use on construction sites. A UNSW Master’s student has designed the world’s first soft robotic hand that can pick up, put down, paint and hammer with greater ease than current models in the workforce. “Industrial robots are so dangerous the way … Continue reading Betty and Arnold gets a hand from an inventive UNSW student →

Ansell is sharing manufacturing expertise with qualified manufacturers in the US and Canada so that other companies can begin to produce the PPE that is needed most. The company is providing detailed toolkits with step-by-step instructions, patterns and informative videos to manufacturers with the right capabilities in the US and Canada, to guide them through … Continue reading Ansell helps manufacturers produce protective clothing against COVID-19 →

The latest industry research report from the Federal Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has revealed that even before the COVID-19 pandemic, 65 per cent of Australians regarded manufacturing as important or very important. Yet, key challenges are holding back the industry from growth opportunities. Titled “10 ways to succeed in Australian manufacturing”, AMGC’s report … Continue reading AMGC outlines 10 ways for Australian manufacturers to succeed →

Following the comments by the NSW Premier and Minister for Transport about the quality of local train manufacturing, CEO of Weld Australia, Geoff Crittenden has responded to say that there is the potential for thousands of jobs to be created in Australia and to support the country’s economic recovery from COVID-19 if trains are manufactured … Continue reading Weld Australia CEO urges focus on local manufacturing following NSW Premier’s comments on train manufacturing →

Young South Australians, school leavers and job seekers will benefit from increased low-cost training under a significant investment through the JobTrainer package to be rolled out across SA. An additional injection of $88 million into the state’s training system includes $53.5 million from the state government and $34.5 million from the Australian Government. “We need … Continue reading Additional $88 million by SA gov to boost skills for more South Australians →

From today, Australian consumers can purchase a locally produced, low-cost household surface spray disinfectant proven to kill SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19), as another line of defence against the spread of COVID-19 in homes and businesses. One hundred per cent Australian-owned and manufactured, Virosol+ by 1TEK Biosafe is entered in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), … Continue reading Aussie-made low-cost household disinfectant that eliminates COVID-19 →

Efforts to boost Australia’s defence exports are going online with plans for a series of webinars and one-on-one virtual discussions with small businesses across the country. The virtual sessions will be led by Australia’s Defence Export Advocate, David Johnston, who has been tasked to help small businesses overcome export challenges arising from COVID-19. The Australian … Continue reading Defence export advocate goes virtual promoting small business to the world →

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, will work with the government, universities, industry and the community, on a new missions program to bolster Australia’s COVID-19 recovery and build long-term resilience. The program of large scale, major scientific and collaborative research initiatives, will be aimed at solving some of Australia’s greatest challenges, focused on outcomes that lead … Continue reading CSIRO to work with government, universities, industry and community for Australia’s recovery and resilience →

The federal government’s vaccine and treatment strategy is set to take another positive step forward, with the Government putting a call out to local manufacturers as part of our preparations to produce a future vaccine and treatments for COVID-19. The request for information builds on the Government’s $333 million investment in vaccine, treatment and therapeutic … Continue reading Looking for submissions from local manufacturers on COVID-19 vaccine and treatment production →

An Australian-first testing facility will enable local manufacturers of surgical face masks to fast-track the supply for frontline health workers. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the new CSIRO facility in Melbourne will boost Australia’s sovereign capability to produce essential medical supplies more efficiently and at a lower cost. “The COVID-19 pandemic … Continue reading New CSIRO face mask testing facility opens in Melbourne →

Most heavy industry and critical manufacturing sectors will continue to operate in Victoria despite Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions. While Premier Daniel Andrews has announced state lockdown measures, and certain manufacturing sectors such as woodworks, textiles, clothing and appliances have been shut down for six weeks, most sectors will still go ahead with safety measures in … Continue reading Most heavy industry manufacturing to keep going in Victoria amid COVID-19 restrictions →

COVID-19 has forced many manufacturers to review their operations, with agile businesses reacting quickly to this new trading environment. Once the COVID hurdle is behind us, we will see a different manufacturing sector and I think the industry will be better for it as adversity drives change, says Cuong Vo, vice president of RS Components … Continue reading Pandemic manufacturing industry changes →

By Ryan Pollett, National Leader, Manufacturing & Wholesale Partner, Audit & Assurance, BDO There’s no doubt that the past few months posed challenges for Australia’s manufacturing sector. As the economic, health and social effects of COVID-19 disrupted the operations and supply chains, it also highlighted manufacturers’ ingenuity and ability to innovate and collaborate to overcome … Continue reading The top 7 learnings from COVID-19 for manufacturers →

New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data released this week shows Western Australia is leading the nation in the recovery of jobs since the outbreak of COVID-19. According to the ABS payroll data, which provides an indicator of employment during the COVID-19 period, 62 per cent of the jobs displaced in Western Australia by late … Continue reading WA leads nation in the recovery of jobs during COVID-19 →

Digital safety tools now mandatory for success Covid-19 has delivered a tsunami of new challenges for businesses across the globe. The crisis changed the way that factories operate overnight. Manufacturing tasks that were previously considered safe became high-risk, instantly. Safety has become mandatory for success, as businesses seek to align with new expectations from consumers, … Continue reading How Schneider Electric reduced audit times by 80 per cent with iAuditor by SafetyCulture →

The first South Australian-made D95+ respirator masks manufactured by the Detmold Group are being fit-tested to local health workers in preparing the state for any second wave of COVID-19. The company has delivered an initial 2,700 masks to metropolitan hospitals, with country hospitals due to receive their first lot of masks later this month. Minister … Continue reading First respirator masks leave Detmold production lines →