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25.01.2022 In March, the Federal Government asked Med-Con, Australia’s only surgical face mask manufacturer, to increase its supply of masks from 2 million to 80 million by November. Foodmach Rockwell Automation, Inc.

25.01.2022 The taskforce is comprised of mining companies, industry bodies and union groups, including Albemarle Corporation Lithium, the AMWU - Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia - CMEWA EcoGraf, Tianqi Lithium Australia, BHP, Nickel West and the Lynas Corp to name a few. Bill Johnson

25.01.2022 Backed by the Morrison Government with $500,000 in federal funding, this first-of-its-kind facility will support the development of new medical technologies and pharmaceuticals fast-tracking job-creating innovations in Australia. Karen Andrews MP

25.01.2022 Minister for Employment and Small Business Shannon Fentiman MP today announced the successful recipients in the Business Growth Funds latest round at Brisbane-based AIS Water, which services the commercial aquatic industrys swimming pools and water parks.

25.01.2022 A new Australian-made, reusable, environmentally friendly and industrial strength mask has been created to protect Australians including frontline workers. ActiveMask, which has superior quality filters and improved safety and comfort, has been specifically designed to combat several issues associated with current available masks.

23.01.2022 As the world focuses its attention on the pandemic, it is important that we do not forget an even larger challenge facing humanity today climate change.

23.01.2022 As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic global supply shortage of hand and body protection, Ansell will be helping other manufacturers produce protective clothing.

22.01.2022 Australian Made Campaign Chief Executive, Ben Lazzaro, said the instantly recognisable (99%) and widely trusted (92%) green and gold kangaroo logo is the easiest way for shoppers to identify authentic Aussie products. Remarkable Humans

22.01.2022 Coordinated by the NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) and led by PEGRAS Asia Pacific, major Australian companies including Labelmakers Group will work with researchers to develop novel solutions for sensing and treating residual contaminants on HDPE plastic chips. UNSW University of Sydney UTS: University of Technology Sydney

21.01.2022 The $14 million demonstration scale project, which is backed by the Federal and the NSW governments, will generate biomethane at the Malabar Wastewater Treatment Plant and inject it into Jemena’s existing gas distribution network. Sydney Water Angus Taylor MP Australian Renewable Energy Agency

20.01.2022 An example of how unwanted electromagnetic radiation can affect communication systems is when a microwave in the kitchen interferes with a home’s wi-fi network. QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

20.01.2022 Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the agreement initiates a feasibility study to investigate the Australian-German supply chain involving the production, storage, transport and use of hydrogen, produced from renewables. Keith Pitt Angus Taylor MP

20.01.2022 The studies will be conducted by Queensland-based Craig International Ballistics, Adelaide-based REDARC Defence Systems, and West Australian based propeller manufacturer Veem, to determine whether they can form part of the supply chain for the build phase of the first batch of frigates. BAE Systems Australia BAE Systems, Inc. ASC... Senator Linda Reynolds Melissa Price MP See more

20.01.2022 The project will be supported with $2 million in funding from the SA Governments Regional Growth Fund and $750,000 from the Federal Governments #Manufacturing Modernisation Fund. Steven Marshall Karen Andrews MP

20.01.2022 The Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) mapped approximately three million galaxies in just 300 hours, generating 13.5 exabytes of raw data that were processed using software specially created for ASKAP by CSIRO and Pawsey’s Galaxy supercomputer. Karen Andrews MP

19.01.2022 The Statement outlines the priority technologies with the potential for transformational economic and emissions outcomes, including clean hydrogen, energy storage, low carbon materials, carbon capture and storage, and soil carbon measurement. Angus Taylor MP

19.01.2022 Known as Lucid Motors AMP-1 (Advanced #Manufacturing Plant), the new factory is the first greenfield, dedicated EV factory to be built in North America.

19.01.2022 A special X-ray that can quickly and accurately determine how much gold is inside ore, a COVID-19 vaccine candidate, a varnish that preserves priceless artworks, and a high tech app for patients in pain are the results of tireless work done by finalists in the KCA Awards. CSIRO

18.01.2022 Victorian defence industry company AW Bell Machinery has received $92,568 in funding to boost its cyber readiness to help it crack the lucrative US market. Melissa Price MP Nupress Group

18.01.2022 The Australian Government has signed an agreement with CSL under which the global biotech company will supply 51 million doses of the University of Queenslands COVID-19 vaccine candidate, should it prove successful. http://ow.ly/ChMu50BkpyE

18.01.2022 BigRep continues to set the standards high in the #additivemanufacturing industry. By producing brand new extrusion technologies and massive cubic meter 3D printers, BigRep supports the vision of anyone who wants to make anything from furniture, to vehicles, to robots.

18.01.2022 According to Australian Industry Group’s final survey for the year, all seven activity indices in the Australian PMI declined from the October results, but four remained in expansion in November.

17.01.2022 The Low Emissions Technology Statement provides an important focus for the development of future technologies that will enable Australia to reduce its own emissions and play our role in meeting global commitments. Angus Taylor MP

17.01.2022 Developed from SAB’s novel proprietary DiversitAb Rapid Response Antibody Program, SAB-185 is a fully human, specifically targeted and broadly neutralising polyclonal antibody therapeutic candidate for COVID-19.

16.01.2022 Repco Supercars Pro Eseries has teamed up with world-leading breast cancer research organisation Breast Cancer Trials. Together, they will host ‘Pink Fundracer’, a first-of-its-kind fundraising event to support breast cancer clinical trials research that will save lives.

14.01.2022 Of the 27 awardees for the 2020 IBM Academic Awards announced last night, Dr Yu, Associate Director (Research) in the Monash Blockchain Technology Centre, was one of two recipients to receive an award for research in this important field. Monash University

14.01.2022 Through Monash Universitys Cortical Frontiers project, researchers have developed miniaturised, wireless electronic implants that sit on the surface of the brain and have the capacity to restore vision.Further investigations have shown promise for this technology to deliver improved health outcomes to patients with otherwise untreatable neurological conditions, such as limb paralysis.Many people who are clinically blind have damaged optic nerves. These prevent signals being transmitted from the retina to the vision centre of the brain.

14.01.2022 A two-month forced closure has left factories idle as dealers interstate grapple with a huge uptick in demand for domestic travel, but face limited supply and lead times stretching as far as six months for a new RV. Caravan Industry Association of Australia

14.01.2022 With the release of the #Manufacturing Modernisation Fund Round 2 guidelines, a consortium of specialist resources consultants has unveiled a new service to help METS apply for business incentives.

14.01.2022 The investment, to be delivered through a combined market and regulatory framework, will see the Government create a 200 million competitive grants program to build an additional 780ML of onshore diesel storage; a minimum stockholding obligation for key transport fuels; and support the refining sector by entering into a detailed market design process for a refinery production payment. Scott Morrison (ScoMo) Angus Taylor MP

13.01.2022 The $600,000 program will work with twenty #manufacturing businesses and is expected to identify significant cost savings to reduce their current energy expenses. Australian Renewable Energy Agency

13.01.2022 Mines and Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham MP demanded the Federal LNP provide the same support to Queensland gas and manufacturing industries and jobs as they had to New South Wales following calls from the Palaszczuk Government since 2017. Glenn Butcher - Member for Gladstone

13.01.2022 Phebra CEO, Andre Vlok said the second stage of expansion across Phebra’s multi-purpose sterile injectables plant at Lane Cove West generates increased filling and packing capacities. Phebra’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) #manufacturing licence has been amended to include its new robotic aseptic syringe and vial line.

13.01.2022 If recent experiences have taught manufacturers anything, it is that a spirit of resilience and the ability to adapt are keys to operating in the new world. Now more than ever, digital tools such as B2B eCommerce are playing an instrumental role in enabling manufacturers to sell their goods and services in the new smart normal. latest report But how does the manufacturing sector sustain this new B2B procurement behaviour in a more profitable way?

13.01.2022 Renowned in the industry for its unmatched performance and durability in the toughest environments, the SP PRO range of inverter chargers provide a reliable power solution for renewable energy systems ranging from 3kW to 240kW, powering everything from house boats to entire luxury island resorts. The logo mark with the descriptor Australian Made & Owned, will be added to the SP PRO series of inverter products going forward. Australian Made Campaign Selectronic Australia

13.01.2022 The Prime Minister and Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction announced a total funding package of $1.62 billion for Australian Renewable Energy Agency including guaranteed baseline funding of $1.43 billion over the next ten years.

13.01.2022 Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Ennis-Flint is a privately held company that specialises in the traffic safety and pavement marking industry. PPG

12.01.2022 The DART rocket, which measures 3.4 metres in length and weighs 34 kilograms, is carrying a DEWC Systems-built prototype radio frequency receiver unit capable of detecting, identifying and locating Radar emissions through various altitudes and environments using miniaturised sensors. Southern Launch Senator Linda Reynolds Melissa Price MP

12.01.2022 Dubbed President H.I. Remeliik II, the 39.5 metre patrol boat was designed and constructed by Austal Australia as part of the A$335 million Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (PPB-R) Project which was awarded to Austal in May 2016

12.01.2022 The $340 million order includes 12 broad-gauge and six standard-gauge trains that are now under construction at Dandenong-based manufacturer Bombardier. Ben Carroll MP Jacinta Allan

12.01.2022 Seven Far North Queensland manufacturers will share in more than $2.5 million in funding from the State Governments $13.5 million Manufacturing Hub Grant Program

12.01.2022 The small Sydney-based business has previously provided high-tech simulation workstations to Navy’s School of Maritime Warfare, located at HMAS Watson, as well as other training systems for the Navy, including the Communications Centre simulator at HMAS Cerberus, and the Mine Hunting Simulation System at HMAS Waterhen Melissa Price MP Royal Australian Navy

11.01.2022 According to BAE Systems Australia ’s press release, two of the contracts are for the prototyping phase of the program and include South Australian-based Adelaide Profile Services and Intertek’s Adelaide Inspection Services. BAE Systems

11.01.2022 Manufacturing Minister Glenn Butcher - Member for Gladstone said Senex Energy, Comet Ridge, State Gas and Denison Gas had won tenders to explore areas close to their existing infrastructure to get more gas to market quickly.

11.01.2022 Mr Simonet is currently Group CEO and Managing Director of Kathmandu Holdings, and has previously held the roles of CEO of Radley London and International Director of Seafolly Group. Simon Birmingham

11.01.2022 According to the report, Australias #manufacturing industry supports 1.3 million jobs or more than 10% of Australias workforce either directly or indirectly and contributes more than $100 billion a year to the nations economy.

10.01.2022 Customers in the underground mining industry can look forward to safer, efficient and more productive development blasting as early as the end of 2021, as Orica and Epiroc commence commissioning on Avatel, the first-of-its-kind, industry-driven explosives delivery system in coming weeks.

10.01.2022 Austal CEO David Singleton said the plate-cutting marked the start of construction of Hull 813 at the company’s Henderson shipyard in Western Australia, which now has five Cape-class Patrol Boats in various stages of production, for export and local customers. Royal Australian Navy

09.01.2022 In 2018, almost two-thirds of Australian organisations indicate older worker departures have caused a loss of key skills and knowledge in their organisation (an increase of 17 per cent in four years) . Unfortunately, in the same period there has also been an eight per cent reduction in using mentoring programs to facilitate knowledge transfer between older and younger workers.

09.01.2022 In the first of many local packages to be offered throughout the life of the 50 year program, these specialised pieces of equipment include the steering gear system, weapons handling system and main shaft line and will support hundreds of Australian jobs. Naval Group Naval Group Australia

09.01.2022 Making the announcement, Defence Minister Senator Linda Reynolds said the agreement would provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with high-speed long-range strike capabilities to help maintain Australia’s technological edge.

09.01.2022 Whether its absenteeism syndrome or presenteeism phenomena, senior leaders will now pay more attention to their impact on productivity, and ultimately, the bottom-line.

09.01.2022 The call for applicants for this latest round, is expected to see at least 13 new apprentices commence in early 2021 and follows the successful placement of 8 apprentices in local South Australian businesses in 2020. Naval Group Naval Group Australia

09.01.2022 Smart Badge is an end-to-end wearable solution that will help Jayco Australia employees stay safe. The technology manages contact tracing, social distancing between workers and assists with maintaining capacity limits with ease.

08.01.2022 The FRESH technique of #3Dbioprinting was invented by Adam Feinberg the Arthur Hamerschlag Career Development Professor in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering at CMU to fill an unfilled demand for 3D printed soft polymers, which lack the rigidity to stand unsupported as in a normal print. Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon College of Engineering

07.01.2022 Part of the Governments Defence COVID-19 investment initiatives, the move is aimed at increasing cash flow to Australian small and medium-sized businesses that are developing innovations with the potential to enhance Defence capability. Senator Linda Reynolds Melissa Price MP

07.01.2022 GroundProbe received this award for its cutting-edge SSR-Omni technology. The SSR-Omni is the worlds leading Slope Stability Radar (SSR) technology for monitoring and detecting movement and potential collapses across open-cut mines and tailings dams.

07.01.2022 Global Manufacturing Group General Manager Alan Watkin said the company used the funding to purchase a new CNC bevel plasma-cutting machine for its Gladstone site. #manufacturing Glenn Butcher - Member for Gladstone

07.01.2022 The move will see McMillan take charge of the companys Australian, Philippines and Vietnam shipbuilding and sustainment operations, in addition to representing Austals interests in the Aulong commercial shipbuilding joint-venture in China.

05.01.2022 Adbri said the extension is in line with the existing contract terms and runs through to mid-2026, marking a 20-year supply relationship with BHP.

05.01.2022 Quantum physicist Professor Michelle Yvonne Simmons has been appointed to a five-year term; Chairman David Thodey will retain his position over the next 12 months; Kathryn Fagg has been promoted to Deputy Chairperson, while Professor Edwina Cornish has been reappointed for a further 3-year term. CSIRO Karen Andrews MP

04.01.2022 As the peak national industry association for Australias leading textile fabricators and suppliers, STA represents fabricators, installers and suppliers of textiles, equipment, accessories and services across Australias specialised textiles industry. Australian Made Campaign Specialised Textiles Association

03.01.2022 Under the agreement signed with ASC Shipbuilding the prime contractor for the Governments Hunter Class Frigate Program Infrabuild will supply around 120 tonnes of Australian steel which will be used to make an initial six jig wagons, which will hold and support the movement of ship parts around the state-of-the-art Osborne shipyard. Senator Linda Reynolds Melissa Price MP

03.01.2022 The company, which employs more than 3000 highly trained professionals, received funding support as part of the Palaszczuk Governments plan to mobilise Queenslands multi-billion-dollar #manufacturing sector to deliver Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for front-line health workers. Nikki Boyd MP

03.01.2022 Twenty Queensland manufacturers will participate in the program, undergoing energy assessments that will determine the potential for a range of different #manufacturing businesses to increase energy productivity and #renewableenergy generation by electrifying traditional gas-based processes and optimising onsite #solar. Australian Renewable Energy Agency

02.01.2022 The Department of Defence has launched a new grants program designed to support the development of a skilled workforce in the defence industry sector. http://ow.ly/eDyD50BkpCz

02.01.2022 Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk MP said the announcement marks a great leap forward toward realising Queensland’s strategy to become a global super supplier of renewable hydrogen. Mick de Brenni for Springwood

02.01.2022 Chemistry Australia and its members welcome these announcements, which demonstrate the Federal Governments recognition of the valuable role the products of chemistry play in the economy, supporting the health and wellbeing of Australians.

02.01.2022 Queensland-based Holmwood Highgate and Victorias Aurumtown will receive $1,000,000 each to enhance their #manufacturing and storage capabilities, whereas RUAG Australia will bag $918,935 in grant funding to boost the manufacture of aerospace platform components. Melissa Price MP

02.01.2022 The five-year contract follows on from the earlier rehabilitation works completed by Barminco Ltd at the mine, which was acquired by Western Areas in October 2015 and has been undergoing redevelopment since early 2019.

01.01.2022 The Pye Group s multi-million-dollar investment in its Parilla Premium Potatoes and Zerella Fresh brands will help feed growing demand for potatoes in Australia. It will inject an estimated $42 million into the regional Mallee economy and create 40 new local jobs. David Basham - Member for Finniss

01.01.2022 The package includes $8.5 million towards incentives for defence #manufacturing industry employers to take on in-demand apprentices in readiness for a pipeline of future work. Mark McGowan Sue Ellery MLC

01.01.2022 The $200 million investment, leveraging cash and other contributions from industry, research organisations and the Federal and State Governments, has financed more than 40 transformative and industry-led projects that will help increase the global competitiveness of the Australian #manufacturing industry and incentivise others to similarly invest. Spee3D QUT (Queensland University of Technology) RMIT University ... BAE Systems Australia ASC Flinders University See more