NSW manufacturing fund opens $50,000 grants for technology adoption
NSW manufacturers can apply for grants of up to $50,000 under a new state government program aimed at helping businesses investigate the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies.
Jet Zero advances SAF manufacturing project with $30M funding
Jet Zero Australia has raised $30 million and secured final development approval for its proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (RD) refinery in Townsville, Queensland, marking further progress towards construction of the project.
Manufacturing project targets more efficient silicon solar modules with $4.8M ARENA funding
A $13.2 million research project led by the University of Melbourne will investigate technologies aimed at improving the efficiency and durability of silicon solar modules, with potential applications in solar manufacturing.
Manufacturing trial puts Australian recycled polypropylene into KitKat packaging
Australian manufacturing capability for recycled plastics is being demonstrated through a trial that has produced locally manufactured recycled polypropylene for use in a limited run of Nestlé KitKat wrappers.
$12.5M manufacturing grants target Queensland growth and jobs
Queensland manufacturers are receiving government funding to upgrade equipment, improve production processes and expand capacity under the state’s new Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program (TQMGP), with more than half of the first-round recipients based in regional areas.
Manufacturing logistics automation expands as Nowaste installs first AutoCase system
Manufacturing and logistics automation is expanding into case handling, with Nowaste Logistics becoming the first company globally to install AutoStore’s AutoCase solution at one of its warehouses, according to Swisslog Australia and New Zealand.
Bosisto’s Australian-made cleaner earns fifth CHOICE Recommendation
Bosisto’s Multipurpose Cleaner has received a CHOICE Recommended endorsement for the fifth consecutive year, with the Australian-made product again recognised for its performance in independent consumer testing.
Boresight expands US manufacturing with record North American military order
American military customer, with a US$383,275 (approximately A$532,000) purchase covering more than 340 aerial target drones, Ground Control Stations and operator training.
Australian-made aluminium systems feature in new Dragons performance centre
Australian manufacturing capabilities have been showcased in the construction of the St George Illawarra Dragons’ new Bruce Gordon Centre, with Tamar Windows manufacturing and installing the facility’s windows, doors and framing systems using Capral Aluminium’s AGS Commercial range.
Weld Australia criticises Productivity Commission report on manufacturing safeguards
Weld Australia has criticised the Productivity Commission’s interim report into fabricated structural steel safeguards, calling for stronger procurement policies and greater support for Australian manufacturing and small and medium-sized fabricators.
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer
Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.
