Manufacturing

Manufacturers Monthly congratulates all of the Endeavour Awards winners for 2020. They have demonstrated resilience and talent despite the challenging economic climate brought about by COVID-19. This year’s Endeavour Awards feature a high calibre set of companies sharing their innovative ideas, technologies and products. It was due to be held in Sydney this year but … Continue reading Best Australian manufacturers honoured: The 2020 Endeavour Awards winners →

The Australian PMI moved back into the black in June, increasing by 9.9 points to 51.5 (readings above 50 points indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster rate of expansion), according to the AiGroup. The June result comes in the wake of April’s largest ever monthly fall in the Australian PMI. However, … Continue reading Manufacturing goes positive again for June →

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has given the environmental approval for Snowy Hydro 2.0, Australia’s largest ever renewable energy project. The move will create thousands of new jobs and put downward pressure on electricity prices. Morrison has announced that Commonwealth environmental approval for the project was granted after a rigorous environmental process. ”This marks the final … Continue reading PM greenlights Snowy 2.0, thousands of jobs to be created →

Australian industrial-scale additive manufacturing company Titomic has announced three new key appointments following the retirement of current executive chairman Philip Vafiadis. Titomic has appointed Dag Stromme and Humphrey Nolan to its board of directors, while company founder Jeff Lang has taken up the role of interim executive chairman. Lang said both Stromme and Nolan bring … Continue reading Titomic appoints new directors, executive chairman retires →

A panel of female industry leaders with some of the most diverse and creative engineering careers in Western Australia will share their experiences at an online event to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day. International Women in Engineering Day is an internationally recognised day that aims to highlight the work by women in engineering and … Continue reading Engineers to share experiences online at UWA event for Intl Women in Engineering Day →

JET Charge, a specialist in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, has kicked into higher gear following the successful close of its Series A capital raise, which included a $3.5 million investment from the CEFC. The fundraise will support JET Charge in the deployment of smart charging hardware under a services-based model, to help drive down … Continue reading JET Charge and CEFC look towards cheaper charging for EVs →

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 of the top 100 Australian manufacturers (by revenue) are in food and beverage, and it makes up over a quarter of all manufacturing jobs and … Continue reading Motoring a manufacturing revival for the food and beverage industry, with linear motors →

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 orders for disposable isolation gowns for both Australia and abroad. Nobody Denim is receiving $400,000 to instal up to 20 new sewing machines to … Continue reading Gov support in PPE production for local manufacturer →

Speaking over a video call with Grant Gray, one gets the feeling that there has never been a better time to be an Australian manufacturer. While the once in a generation disruptions that have occurred because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) should not be minimised, this moment of crisis has contributed to manufacturers leading the nation … Continue reading Rewarding Australian innovation →

Researchers from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have made it possible to 3D print tailor-made stents, a critical biomedical device used to treat narrow or blocked arteries. The breakthrough, made possible through a partnership with Wollongong-based Medical Innovation Hub, was described as “a paradigm shift” in the production of self-expanding nitinol stents for Peripheral Arterial … Continue reading World first in 3D printed tailor-made stents →

Weld Australia’s mission is to facilitate the growth of a world-class welding industry in Australia. For this reason, we strongly support the Advanced Robotics Manufacturing (ARM) Hub, which is due to open in Brisbane in the coming months. A not-for-profit company, the ARM Hub has the potential to be a catalyst for Australia’s uptake of … Continue reading A way towards the future for welding: robotics →

Last month, I wrote of the importance of leadership in manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring five imperatives: recognising and protecting value drivers, prioritising breakthroughs, collaborating on shared problems, mitigating risk through co-funding programs and building resiliency through local supply chains. Where to now as we start emerging from the worst of this crisis? “Never … Continue reading Australia’s manufacturing future – the industrial shift needed →

The Australian Paint Manufacturers Federation (APMF) has backed calls for fiscal stimulus for home building and renovations to aid Australia’s economic recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. The APMF said economic stimulus was needed to help construction workers and tradies who have lost their livelihood during the recent health crisis get back to work. Australia’s … Continue reading Australian paint manufacturers voice support for construction and renovation stimulus →

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 history in April (readings below 50 points indicate contraction in activity, with lower results indicating a faster rate of contraction). The manufacturing industry remained in deep contraction … Continue reading Australian PMI: Manufacturing contraction eases in May →

Australian Made is driving strong support for Australian manufacturers and growers, as they continue to lead the way in Australia’s recovery from COVID-19. ‘It’s never been more important to buy Australian than right now’ is the tag line of the new promotional initiative from the Australian Made Campaign Ltd (AMCL), the organisation responsible for administering … Continue reading Australian Made’s strong call to Australians to support local manufacturers →

Alstom and Bombardier have collaborated with the Victorian state government and unions to retain highly skilled manufacturing staff in Ballarat. The majority of Alstom’s permanent manufacturing staff/train builders will be redeployed to work on the VLocity train maintenance program at Bombardier’s Ballarat factory while work continues on the X’Trapolis 2.0 design. It is also understood … Continue reading Major manufacturers work with Vic gov and unions to keep jobs safe →

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: Outstanding Start-up Award →

The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) has announced an alliance with Primex Field Days to support and further promote Australian agricultural manufacturers. Primex Field Days, an event traditionally held at Casino in the Northern Rivers of NSW, is one of the country’s most diverse agricultural events. It aims to bring together city and rural communities to … Continue reading Australian Made and Primex partnership to promote Australian agriculture producers →

Queensland manufacturing leaders have held the first Ministerial Manufacturing Council meeting to put forward ideas on supporting the sector during COVID-19. Chairing the online meeting, new Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Glenn Butcher thanked all council members for their dedication and support for the manufacturing sector. “Queensland’s manufacturing industry employs over 165,000 people and … Continue reading Qld manufacturing leaders hold first council meeting for 2020 →

Engineers Australia has called for a comprehensive industry policy as part of a plan to help businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. A policy should focus on strategic engagement with international standard bodies, support for scaling up existing manufacturing industries, development of onshore capabilities for manufacturing and materials supply. Engineers Australia CEO Dr Bronwyn Evans … Continue reading Engineers Australia releases COVID-19 recovery plan →