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“We need to get the gas from under our feet.” So said Prime Minister Scott Morrison during a speech in late January, emphasising his plans for a “gas-led recovery” following the COVID-19 pandemic. Morrison has committed a whopping $6 billion to the development of gas in Australia, in an economic strategy that is entirely contrary … Continue reading A gas-led recovery will not work →

Caroline Tung finds out how the NSW government’s Innovation Districts Challenge is boosting commercialisation for products such as IoT-enabled technologies. The New South Wales state government’s first Innovation Districts Challenge is now underway and is designed to assist small-to-medium-sized businesses accelerate the commercialisation of products to counter the disruptions caused by COVID-19. Eleven universities across … Continue reading Helping innovative small businesses fast-track commercialisation →

The second biggest contract ever awarded by the Defence Innovation Hub is among nine new contracts worth more than $28 million to have been signed with organisations across Australia. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the contracts were further evidence that the Morrison Government is continuing to back defence industry during COVID-19 by investing in innovative businesses … Continue reading Innovation Hub invests $28 million in Australian Industry →

A diagnostic tool to fight cancer and technology to protect businesses from flood losses are among a series of projects backed by the federal government to commercialise and grow. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the 21 projects sharing more than $10 million are examples of the dynamic business thinking we need … Continue reading $10 million for SME manufacturers to pursue innovation projects →

Minister for Defence Industry,  Melissa Price has announced the release of the 2018-19 Defence Industry and Innovation Programs Annual Report. The Report provides details of the progress and achievements of the Coalition Government’s key Defence industry and innovation programs. Price said over $120 million in research and innovation contracts were awarded to industry, universities, and … Continue reading Defence Industry and Innovation Programs Annual Report released →

Welding is one of the most ubiquitous processes on the planet. It is fundamental to the construction of bridges, high-rise buildings, mining equipment, ships, and even household appliances, such as fridges and washing machines. Next time you’re driving down the road, take a look around you – crash barriers, light poles, road signs, the re-bar … Continue reading The essential nature of welding →

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 international capacity with innovative ideas, new technologies and the best in supply chain strategies. In both good and challenging times, Australian manufacturing has always something … Continue reading Endeavour Awards finalists 2020: Manufacturer 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 international capacity with innovative ideas, new technologies and the best in supply chain strategies. In both good and challenging times, Australian manufacturing has always something … Continue reading Endeavour Awards finalists 2020: Most Innovative Manufacturing Company Award →

Last Friday, the Defence ministry made announcements to reaffirm that they are in a strong place to deliver new innovations in the post COVID-19 era with new space technologies and radar systems that are among eight new projects being developed by Australian industry through the federal government’s $640 million Defence Innovation Hub. Minister for Defence … Continue reading Contracts boost innovation for Australia’s defence industry →

New energy innovation projects that draw on resources from the oceans and outer space will receive $344,000 in funding from the Australian Government. Two industry collaborations, led through National Energy Resources Australia (NERA), will be supported by the grant. The first project, to be delivered by the newly formed Australia Remote Operations for Space and … Continue reading Federal funding announced for new NERA projects →

An Australian manufacturer’s circular economy solution has been recognised at the NSW Green Globe Awards. Integrated services company Downer Group’s Reconophalt took the innovation category award. The product takes soft plastics, glass, toner, and reclaimed road to create pavement, laid across NSW. The product is itself able to be recycled at the end of its … Continue reading Recycled asphalt receives innovation award →

Businesses can now apply for the second round of the Automotive Innovation Lab Access Grants (AILAG). The $4.5 million in funding can be used by applicants to conduct automotive product design, development, and testing at specialised facilities. According to Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, the grants are designed to allow businesses to … Continue reading Automotive grants open for manufacturers →

What began as a collaboration to develop an unmanned ground system has evolved into a joint venture that showcases the way that defence contracting is changing. Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with Backplane Systems Technology and Praesidium Global. Since the release of the 2016 Defence White Paper, and its commitment to spending $195 billion on new equipment … Continue reading The “new defence”: Agile SMEs delivering new capabilities →

Today, any one can innovate, from anywhere. Mouser Electronics explains the technology that is behind this new landscape of ideas. Many factors are contributing to a modern transformation in the way innovation happens – new tools and resources available to innovators, new business models that help turn good ideas into viable products, and industry recognition … Continue reading Current trends are changing future innovation →

Support for manufacturing in Central Queensland will receive a $2.8 million boost, with the establishment of a joint tech and innovation centre for Rockhampton. A partnership between Central Queensland University (CQU) and the Queensland government, the centre will provide services for the manufacturing sector, as well as the mining and agricultural industries, as Member for … Continue reading Tech and innovation centre to open in Rockhampton →

Registration is now open for the 2019 Defence Innovation Hub Annual Industry Conference. The conference will be held at the Hotel Realm in Canberra, on Monday, November 4. At the conference, industry will be able to connect with defence leaders to showcase their latest innovations, with the possibility of being supported by The Defence Innovation … Continue reading Defence Innovation Hub conference open →

The Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) will continue its work supporting industrial capability with a $3.8 million contract with the Defence Innovation Hub. The contract will involve four projects of technology development, which will enhance land vehicle design and build, additive manufacturing of aerospace and space components, and the development and sustainment of emerging materials. … Continue reading Investment in future defence technologies supporting industry →

While engaging with university research can seem intimidating for SMEs, manufacturers can now more easily draw on the depth of knowledge academics provide. Connor Pearce reports. While researchers and manufacturers may seem to be worlds apart, the collaboration between the minds and focussed expertise of university academics, with the knowledge and hands-on understanding of manufactures, … Continue reading Utilising universities for industrial innovation →

A new range of resistant markers draw on Pilot’s history of innovation to last in the toughest conditions. The humble swish and block logo of the Pilot Pen corporation probably sits quietly upon one of many pens in a jar or box at home. Being makers of durable and reliable pens for 100 years, the … Continue reading Leaving a mark: long lasting and resistant markers →

Victorian businesses are now able to apply for grants from the Workforce Training Innovation Fund. The fund provides support for industry and education providers to utilise innovative technologies and processes to upskill students to fit the needs of employers. Seed funding of $50,000 per project or grant funding of up to $5 million per project … Continue reading Partnerships between industry and education develops new products →