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
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First respirator masks leave Detmold production lines
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
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$2bn “JobTrainer” plan to support skills development
The announcement by the federal government to invest and support skills development through the $2 billion JobTrainer package will assist Australia’s resources and energy employers to lead the economic
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Swinburne and Able Australia develop 3D-printed “Swin Shields”
In a project to help protect COVID-19 transmission among workers in the disability sector, Swinburne engineers, together with Able Australia, have produced 3D-printed headbands.
The headband fit commonly
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‘Go Local First’ campaign to support small businesses
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has launched a national campaign to support the recovery of Australia’s small businesses.
The ‘Go Local First’ campaign, funded
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Helping manufacturers achieve long-term growth during COVID-19
CEO and co-founder at Combilift, Martin McVicar, speaks to Manufacturers’ Monthly about COVID-19 restrictions, keeping production levels up and meeting customers’ needs.
A standing challenge
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USYD students develop prototype reusable PPE
A transdisciplinary student team from the University of Sydney (USYD) has created a prototype of a reusable face shield, demonstrating how to turn university resources into a rapid manufacturing solution
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Manufacturers should consider their internal air environment in a post COVID-19 return to work
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged all sectors of the economy, and governments around the world have taken unprecedented actions to curtail its spread. Despite these efforts, there have been many more
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Motoring a manufacturing revival for the food and beverage industry, with linear motors
Food and beverage is an important part of manufacturing, itself an important sector in rebuilding the Australian economy post-pandemic.
Food is the biggest part of the local manufacturing industry. 35
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Gov support in PPE production for local manufacturer
Kestrel Manufacturing is receiving $495,000 to assist in its production of filter materials used in both surgical and P2 masks.
Clets Linen is receiving $213,000 to increase its capacity to fulfil ongoing
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$11m space grants to boost businesses and local jobs
The federal government is backing a series of projects designed to grow Australia’s space sector and create local jobs, including improving GPS technology and the design of innovative spacesuits that
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Turning one ventilator into multiple engineered ventilation stations
The Irish manufacturer Combilift, best known for its range of space-saving forklifts and other handling solutions, has drawn on its expertise in engineering and software design to develop the Combi-Ventilate,
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Saber Astronautics chosen to set up Mission Control Centre
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
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WA gov scraps training fees to support displaced apprentices and trainees
More than 3,000 apprentices and trainees will be able to access free training thanks to the WA Government’s latest initiative to safeguard Western Australia’s future workforce.
Training costs
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Australian PMI: Manufacturing contraction eases in May
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) recovered by 5.8 points to 41.6 in May, after experiencing the largest single-month drop in the index’s
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Atlas Copco’s Bremmell calls on young engineers to push boundaries
Regional manager Lisa Bremmell spoke with Manufacturers’ Monthly about her unconventional path to becoming a leader at Atlas Copco.
Lisa Bremmell didn’t follow the conventional path to become
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Local SA manufacturers produce face shields against COVID-19
The South Australia government has enlisted five local companies to produce up to 7000 clear plastic face shields a day for healthcare workers against COVID-19.
The suppliers are Fusetec 3D, Neds Head,
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Queensland government grant to reboot Rockhampton manufacturer
A Queensland government grant has helped a North Rockhampton manufacturer continue business operations after COVID-19 interrupted its export trade.
Dobinsons Spring and Suspension received a $581,062 Made
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University of SA to open $2 million Industry 4.0 hub
A new Industry 4.0 Testlab to support industry innovation across defence, mining, ag-tech, electronics and automotive sectors has opened at the University of South Australia (UniSA).
The $2 million hub,
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Endeavour Awards finalists 2020: Global Supply Chain Integration of the Year
The finalists for Australia’s most prestigious manufacturing awards have been announced.
The Endeavour Awards 2020, now in its 17th year, sees a high calibre of entrants representing Australia in an
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