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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 →

Putting research to work requires industry collaboration with education providers. Manufacturers’ Monthly reports. In 2017, the Office of Innovation and Science Australia released a review of innovation in Australia. Despite finding that Australia’s knowledge creation scored an A, the nation’s grades for applying this research to industry were significantly lower: knowledge transfer received a C, … Continue reading Internship program connects innovation with business →

Embracing innovation can be a difficult experience for some manufacturing firms, however at the second Global Business Innovation Conversation event in 2019, a group of experts at RMIT highlighted how businesses can ease the pain. According to Matthew Young, manufacturing innovation manager at the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC), innovation requires openness about expectations. … Continue reading Global Business Innovation Conversation: speaking the language of innovation →

Opportunities in advanced technology are leading possibilities for manufacturers seeking to create products for agriculture, according to a project delivered by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and funded by AgriFutures Australia. The study identified advances such as robotics and artificial intelligence, biotechnology, genomics, renewable energy, and advanced materials as emerging technologies which could expand and … Continue reading Potential for Australian farmers and manufacturers to innovate together →

The World Economic Forum’s Lighthouse Network has expanded with the addition of 10 new factories. Selected for their utilisation of Industry 4.0 technologies, the plants have all used innovative solutions to increase profits and streamline processes. This announcement takes the number of lighthouse factories to 26, spread across continents and sectors. The World Economic Forum … Continue reading Leading factories commit to sharing innovation →

Earlier in July, the World Economic Forum named 2019 the year of the Robot Carer. Naming the top ten technologies that have the greatest potential for a positive impact on our world, the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network highlighted technologies that manufacturers are creating and driving forward. In addition to robot carers, or social robots … Continue reading World Economic Forum names top ten technologies →

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has opened a new biotech production and training facility. The Biologicals Innovation Facility (BIF) is the result of a partnership between UTS, the NSW government and GE Healthcare. The facility includes clean rooms and containment laboratories which will house research into and the development of biopharmaceuticals. Courses for students … Continue reading University, government, and industry partner for new biotech facility →

Ten businesses will receive funding as part of the federal government’s “Accelerating Commercialisation” grants program. Announced on July 16, the funding totals $3.7 million and was awarded by the Minister for Industry, Science, and Technology, Karen Andrews. Five businesses from Queensland received funding, including AMS International Technologies, which has developed energy management products to help … Continue reading Innovative businesses receive federal government funding →

This week the Western Australian government has announced two grants for innovative businesses to set up in the state. The state government will provide support for local businesses through the X-TEND WA program. Six education programs for investors and innovators are part of the $516,000 pilot program. The programs range from business scale up strategies … Continue reading WA offers investment for innovation →

A research partnership between CSIRO, The University of Queensland, the Australian National University (ANU) and Charles Darwin University will focus on the challenges brought on by innovation in science and technology. The collaboration will inquire into areas including synthetic biology, robotics, precision health, hydrogen and artificial intelligence, and ask what issues these advances present for … Continue reading Research partnership examines ethics of innovation →

With economists reporting on the continued growth on the Australian economy, one had to see it to believe it and NMW 2019 was testament to that fact. Manufacturers’ Monthly reports. From the opening hour of day one at 10am to the final day, National Manufacturing Week (NMW) 2019 had long queues reminiscent of mega sales … Continue reading Innovation and evolution for the future at NMW →

The breadth and depth of engineering skill and talent in Australia is on show across the 30 engineers nominated for the list of Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers. Compiled by create, the publication of Engineers Australia, the list is in its fourth year and attempts to acknowledge engineers in all fields and around Australia, while also … Continue reading Most Innovative Engineers announced for 2019 →

On June 18, the South Australian government delivered its 2019-2020 state budget. Commitments included $12.6 million for six innovation and science research centres as well as $180 million for affordable reliable and clean electricity. The six innovation centres come under the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) umbrella and are split into distinct areas. Centres … Continue reading SA state budget delivers for future manufacturing →

French companies Viseo and Total Eren will establish new headquarters in Victoria, creating 65 new technology and innovation jobs. Tim Pallas, minister for economic development, says Viseo and Total Eren will help expand Melbourne’s French business and innovation sector. “Time and time again businesses are choosing Victoria to set up shop – and that’s no … Continue reading French firms call Victoria home →

The Victorian state government will establish a $250 million Victorian Business Growth Fund for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to help them access capital and create jobs to grow the Victorian economy. Treasurer Tim Pallas has announced a $50 million contribution towards the Fund, which will be developed with leading industry superannuation groups First State … Continue reading $250m Vic government growth fund for SMEs →

The Women in Industry Awards were held at The Park, Albert Park, on June 6, in Melbourne. With nearly 200 attendees from a diverse range of industries, it was a great night that celebrated the achievements of individuals who have made valuable and significant change to the industries that they serve in. We congratulate the … Continue reading Women in Industry Awards 2019: All the winners →

Maryborough’s supplier to the Australian building industry, Hyne Timber, is commencing construction and advanced manufacturing glue laminated timber plant with support from the Queensland State Government. Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick said assistance from the government’s $150 million Jobs and Regional Growth Fund will accelerate the development of the new … Continue reading Maryborough manufacturer expanding locally to target new markets →