Tag: Advanced Manufacturing

The Albanese government has published a discussion paper on the development of a new National Robotics Strategy as part of an effort to foster advanced manufacturing in Australia. 

Transparency, clear priorities, and supporting training and research would help in the Albanese government’s goal “to revive our ability to make world-class products,” says Dr Jarryd Daymond from the University of Sydney Business School.

Australia’s ability to make more world-class products is one step closer to a resurgence with the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources last month announcing an inquiry into developing a local advanced manufacturing industry, with submissions closing on 30 March. 

Western Australia is establishing a new Invest and Trade office in the US as part of a diversification effort aimed at attracting new industries to the state. 

Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) have been awarded more than $1.2 million through the latest Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships (AQIRF) round to accelerate their crucial work on healthcare, nanomaterials, bioeconomy, and advanced manufacturing. 

The South Australian government announced that construction is underway on the multi-million-dollar Findon Technical College, a key Malinauskas Labor Government commitment, that will focus on advanced manufacturing, early childhood and care as well as health.

South Australian manufacturer Accurate Dosing Systems (ADS) has won an ongoing contract to create and service a purpose-built robot for Firmenich, a privately-owned fragrance and flavour company in Belgium.

Charles Darwin University and Australian company Diverseco have partnered to offer micro-credentials that would allow Northern Territorians to upskill in the latest advancements in robotics and automation. 

The Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct has been deemed a prescribed project, paving the way for a significant green manufacturing hub and a new age of growth for North Queensland, as declared by Deputy Premier Steven Miles.

Work on a $17.2 million expansion of TAFE Queensland's Bohle campus has begun, comprising two new renewable energy and advanced manufacturing training and skills facilities.