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A new digitisation initiative at HSV’s facility in Clayton, Victoria, will enable the automotive manufacturer to increase their performance by a fifth, according to Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews. “What’s so exciting about this announcement is that it demonstrates the benefits of going digital in all types of industries. By increasing the … Continue reading HSV invests in digitisation →

Manufacturers creating products for the farming and agricultural sectors have been awarded funding under the latest round of Accelerating Commercialisation grants. A low energy tag, produced through a collaboration between James Cook University, CSIRO, the Queensland Government, and industry partner Ceres Tag, has received $700,000 to commercialise their technology. The tag can trace livestock for … Continue reading Agtech manufacturers receive commercialisation funding →

Funding to help small businesses pursue advanced manufacturing projects has been awarded in Round 4 of the Global Connections Fund (GCF) Bridging Grants. The 34 projects, 14 led by small businesses and 20 conducted by researchers, share in $1.6 million in funding, distributed in grants between $25,000 and $50,000. The program aims to connect Australian … Continue reading International partnerships to drive innovation →

Networks to support the growth of regional businesses have received funding from the federal government. The Seedlab Tasmania project, which focusses on helping grow the food, drink and agricultural industries in Tasmania, received $463,100 in funding, while Latrobe City Council will gain $399,498 in funding for the Startup Gippsland project. Both programs are designed to … Continue reading Regional start-ups receive funding injection →

Opportunities for Australian businesses to collaborate with international space agencies has widened, with the Australian Space Agency signing four agreements. International agencies the German Aerospace Centre, Italian Space Agency, and New Zealand Space Agency signed agreements covering cooperative projects for research, policy, and the application of industrial technologies. Announced at the 70th International Astronautical Congress … Continue reading Australian Space Agency signs international agreements →

Karen Andrews, Minister for Industry Science and Technology, will visit the US for the next week, to extol the abilities of Australian manufacturers. Minister Andrews will meet with government and industry representatives in Washington DC, New York, Orlando, and San Francisco. Riding on the momentum generated by the announcement of $150 million investment in Australia’s … Continue reading Industry Minister to connect Australia with US space sector →

The Federal government has launched the International Space Investment initiative, comprising grants of between $100,000 and $4 million for companies and research organisations to expand outside of Australia. Total funding for the initiative is $15 million, and will be delivered in one round of funding. The initiative aims to enable Australian-based space companies and researchers … Continue reading Applications open for international space funding →

A new centre for research into green manufacturing will enable Australian manufacturers to adopt environmentally-friendly chemical processes. Housed at Monash University, the ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing brings together researchers from Monash, Flinders, Deakin and Curtin universities. “New innovations based on green chemistry principles applied in Australian manufacturing will provide technical and … Continue reading Centre for green chemistry opens at Monash University →

A vaccine developed by Denteric Pty Ltd has won $14 million in funding from the Biomedical Translation Fund (BTF). Based on research conducted at the University of Melbourne and with the support of biotechnology company CSL Limited, the vaccine fights severe oral disease. According to Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, severe oral disease can lead … Continue reading Oral health vaccine manufacturer receives $14 million →

Opening the D61+ Live event at Carriageworks, Sydney, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, noted that the job of those in attendance, “is to make technology as understandable to as many people as possible”. To kick off a data-focussed, technology-driven event in such a manner set the tone for the first day, where … Continue reading Australia needs to make Industry 4.0 for people says Minister →

The federal and Tasmanian governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create jobs and advance the island state’s space industry. According to Karen Andrews, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the MoU will enable Tasmania to share in the Australian government’s investments in space technologies and programs. Specifically, the MoU sets out the terms … Continue reading Tasmania joins Australia’s space race →

The Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, launched the Manufacturing Academy on September 24. Produced by the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, the Manufacturing Academy is modelled on the Khan Academy, a globally-available video-learning platform. The Manufacturing Academy features Australian manufactures, such as Sutton Tools, Austeng, and iOrthotics, among others, and has each of … Continue reading Minister launches Manufacturing Academy →

During Prime Minister, Scott Morrison’s visit to the United States, the Australian Space Agency and NASA signed an agreement to enable Australian technologies to support the US Moon to Mars program. To enable Australian technologies to be part of the launchers, vehicles and instruments used to get US astronauts to the Moon and then on … Continue reading Australian space technology to be part of NASA Moon mission →

Manufacturers will be able to take advantage of $50 million in funding from the federal government for the purchase of new technology, with the announcement of the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund. Launched at Emesent, a start-up that is commercialising drone autonomy and mapping technology, the funding from the government will enable manufacturers to be more competitive … Continue reading New fund to support purchase of technology →

The latest recipients of the Accelerating Commercialisation grants have received $1.7 million in funding. The three businesses demonstrate how advanced manufacturing can have wider societal benefits. Gyder Surgical, from Victoria, received over $200,000 to commercialise their surgical navigation system for more precise hip replacement surgery, while Vernx Biotechnology, also from Victoria, received almost $600,000 to … Continue reading Medical and digital SMEs receive commercialisation boost →

Women-led start-ups are getting a boost with the $18 million Boosting Female Founders Initiative. Designed to encourage women’s entrepreneurial streak, the program is part of the federal government’s Women’s Economic Security Statement. “We want to give businesses led by women the best opportunity to succeed so that they can strengthen their financial security and boost … Continue reading Industry invited to give feedback on Female Founders Initiative →

On Wednesday, July 31, Minister for Industry, Science, and Technology, Karen Andrews, invited industry leaders to Canberra to directly understand the state of the sector. The roundtable included leaders from industry associations, large companies, research organisations, and universities, as well as government representatives. With many opportunities for local manufacturers are part of coming technological transformations … Continue reading Federal government sits down with manufacturers →

Australia’s top women in tech will this week be able to pitch their ideas to the world at the Australian Women in Tech Pitch event. The 11 women have been selected by the federal government to take their ideas to an international stage, and is part of the federal government’s efforts to improve gender equality … Continue reading Top women in tech pitch to global audience →

The federal government announced support for businesses through the Incubator Support program on July 23. The three businesses that received funding in this round are from the manufacturing, cyber security, and food and ag-tech sectors. The total funding distributed surpasses $1 million and is designed to enable entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality. The … Continue reading Incubator and accelerator start-ups receive funding →

The importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills were highlighted during the recent federal election. With the election over, the sector is now focussed on the opportunities ahead. Manufacturers’ Monthly reports. While the federal Coalition government, in its 2019 budget, recognised the need for greater enrolment of young people – and, in particular, … Continue reading Training the workforce of the future →