Manufacturing

The latest industry research report from the Federal Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has revealed that even before the COVID-19 pandemic, 65 per cent of Australians regarded manufacturing as important or very important. Yet, key challenges are holding back the industry from growth opportunities. Titled “10 ways to succeed in Australian manufacturing”, AMGC’s report … Continue reading AMGC outlines 10 ways for Australian manufacturers to succeed →

Following the comments by the NSW Premier and Minister for Transport about the quality of local train manufacturing, CEO of Weld Australia, Geoff Crittenden has responded to say that there is the potential for thousands of jobs to be created in Australia and to support the country’s economic recovery from COVID-19 if trains are manufactured … Continue reading Weld Australia CEO urges focus on local manufacturing following NSW Premier’s comments on train manufacturing →

The WA state government is backing the potential of the South-West’s advanced manufacturing industry, allocating $485,000 towards a study that will examine the feasibility of establishing an advanced manufacturing hub in the region. Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan and Bunbury MLA Don Punch today announced the state government will take the next steps in exploring … Continue reading Feasibility of advanced manufacturing hub in WA’s South-West being examined →

The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has thrown its support behind a reported plan for the government to secure gas from east coast producers and make it available at lower prices for manufacturers, deeming it necessary to save Australian manufacturing from imminent crisis. The AWU has put forward a variety of proposals aimed at achieving the … Continue reading AWU supports government’s plan to guarantee affordable gas and save manufacturing →

The federal government has announced a $1 billion investment package to boost Australia’s defence industry and support thousands of jobs across the country. The package is directed towards nationwide projects and jobs across Australia including: Increasing the employment of ADF Reservists who have lost their civilian income, with an allocation of up to an extra … Continue reading $1b to accelerate defence initiatives in COVID-19 recovery →

Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery visited Newton Moore Senior High School today to officially open its impressive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) centre. The Minister met with staff and students as she received a tour of the new facilities, which were completed ahead of schedule earlier this year. “I am very excited to … Continue reading STEM centre opens at WA school →

A new, state-of-the-art factory at Campbellfield has begun producing millions of medical-grade face masks for the local, interstate and overseas market. Softmed, a privately owned, Melbourne-based company, fast-tracked its new production line to service the needs of the Victorian population after parts of the state went into lockdown for the second time. General manager Sergiy … Continue reading Victorian factory starts production on millions of medical-grade face masks →

Queensland motorhome builder Apollo will receive a $10 million concessional loan from the Queensland state government to support more jobs in the manufacturing and tourism industries. Making the announcement at Apollo’s Northgate factory, Treasurer Cameron Dick said the loan would help Apollo adapt its business to the challenges posed by COVID-19. “Apollo builds, sells and … Continue reading QLD gov provides more support for manufacturing →

An international team, led by researchers from Swinburne’s Centre for Translational Atomaterials, has developed an ultra-thin lens that could revolutionise miniature cameras and high-speed photonic chips. The lens is made from a one molecule layer of atomaterials – the next generation of nanomaterials with a thickness about one millionth of a human hair in size. It could … Continue reading Ultra-thin lens breakthrough that could revolutionise miniature cameras →

Australians will be among the first in the world to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, if it proves successful, through an agreement between the Australian Government and UK-based drug company AstraZeneca. The deal, according to the Liberal website, says that every single Australian will be able to receive the University of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine for free, … Continue reading New deal secures potential COVID-19 vaccine for every Australian →

The NSW Government has introduced a $5 million grants scheme to locally manufacture critical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and create jobs. Deputy Premier John Barilaro launched the program to support domestic manufacturing of PPE in NSW by providing grants to local companies to help fund equipment, raw materials and recruitment of skilled staff. “This scheme … Continue reading $5m grant scheme to PPE manufacturing in NSW →

The Queensland state government will boost Queensland’s supplies of personal protective equipment by tens of millions of pieces, with a newly expanded bulk storage site at Inala set to house more of the vital material. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the major expansion was about future proofing Queensland’s PPE supplies against COVID-19 and any other threat. … Continue reading QLD PPE supply boost to stay ahead of COVID needs →

Queensland state development Minister Kate Jones has officially opened a new $23 million timber processing factory in Maryborough last week. The facility belonging to Queensland company Hyne Timber was built with support through the Queensland government’s $175 million Jobs and Regional Growth Fund. Jones said Hyne Timber’s new state-of-the-art glue laminated timber processing plant was … Continue reading Hyne gets the wood on timber imports with new facility →

The WA government is taking the next step to being more self-sufficient and bring more local manufacturing back to Western Australia, as part of the WA Recovery Plan. Building on the successful METRONET Railcar Manufacturing and Assembly facility, currently under construction in Bellevue, the WA state government will now invest an additional $40.1 million to … Continue reading WA Recovery Plan to boost local manufacturing and create jobs →

The federal government is investing $18.8 million to supercharge the discovery of better treatments for cancer, epilepsy, stroke, paralysis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, brain injuries, back pain and chronic middle ear disease. Under round three of the government’s $45 million BioMedTech Horizons (BMTH) program, 21  projects will receive funding to help unlock some of the existing … Continue reading $18.8 million to boost digital health tech →

Over a million secure jobs would be created or supported under a “comprehensive and bold” economic reconstruction plan to help steer Australia through and recover from the COVID-19 crisis, according to an ACTU press statement. The ACTU is calling for a government led National Economic Reconstruction plan and offers up five concrete ideas that are … Continue reading ACTU calls for government-led National Economic Reconstruction plan for job creation →

In an unprecedented move, Australian automation company Robycs Technology announced it is collaborating with German robotics company KUKA to provide free programming on all KUKA robotic system orders.  Midsize manufacturers and other businesses that otherwise may not have had the budget to invest in robotic systems to automate their operations now have an opportunity to … Continue reading Industrial automation company offers promotion for free robotics programming →

Grants from the federal and state governments encourage manufacturers to innovate more especially during the COVID-19 crisis. It is important for manufacturing businesses to find the right partner to help them through the competitive application process. Caroline Tung speaks to Tieman Tankers and the Avant Group to find out more. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the … Continue reading Government grants critical to start manufacturing revival →

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 →