Western Sydney’s credentials as a hub for advanced manufacturing have received a boost through a new partnership between the Bradfield Development Authority and Japanese automation giant OMRON.
Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Bradfield City Centre, the two organisations will collaborate through the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) and OMRON’s global Proof of Concept Centres.
The partnership aims to drive innovation, enable knowledge exchange, and lift productivity across Western Sydney’s manufacturing sector, the government said in a news release.
The NSW Government said the agreement supports its broader vision to transform Bradfield City Centre into a high-tech economic engine, backed by international partnerships and future-focused industries.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said the partnership underscores the government’s commitment to building long-term, sustainable job opportunities through strategic collaboration.
“Western Sydney is already a powerhouse of economic growth, and partnerships are critical in accelerating the region’s transformation into a hub for advanced manufacturing,” Car said.
“Our continued focus on the growth and development of Bradfield means more high-quality, highly-skilled jobs for Western Sydney residents, in their own backyard.”
The AMRF offers advanced equipment, training, and technical support to help manufacturers scale and adopt new technologies.
The addition of OMRON’s expertise in robotics, AI, and automation is expected to open new avenues for shared research and industry training.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said the announcement was further evidence of Bradfield’s growing global appeal.
“This partnership demonstrates how Bradfield is already becoming a magnet for global innovation, investment and opportunity,” Scully said. “By connecting local industry with international leaders like OMRON, we’re helping Western Sydney businesses compete and thrive in a global market.”
Minister for Industry and Trade Anoulack Chanthivong said the initiative reflected the NSW Government’s industry strategy in action.
“OMRON’s involvement with the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility is the NSW Industry Policy in action and will see Western Sydney businesses gain access to cutting-edge automation technology, global best practice, and new opportunities to scale their ideas,” he said.
“We’re proud to support initiatives that not only accelerate advanced manufacturing but also reinforce NSW as a leader in technological capability and industrial transformation.”
OMRON, a global name in industrial automation, is known for its contributions to smart manufacturing through its integration of robotics, machine learning, and advanced sensors.
Henry Zhou, Managing Director of OMRON Australia, said the company was excited to be playing a role in shaping the future of the region’s industry.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with the Bradfield Development Authority to advance Western Sydney’s emerging advanced manufacturing sector,” Zhou said.
Company President of OMRON’s Industrial Automation division, Motohiro Yamanishi, welcomed the agreement as an opportunity to deepen international ties.
“This initiative strengthens the long-standing Australia–Japan economic partnership and reinforces the close business relationship between Japanese industry and the NSW Government,” Yamanishi said.
The partnership is the latest in a series of moves by the Minns Government to drive technological growth and employment through targeted investments in infrastructure and industry development in Western Sydney.
