Sure, let’s bring production onshore, but it might not ensure supplies
The pandemic has changed the way we think about supply chains, in particular the chains that feed our need for food, medical supplies, and defence equipment.
SEMMA joins Australian Made
Industry association South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance has joined the Australian Made Campaign as a Campaign Associate.
Report: WA global battery manufacturing hub “technically and commercially feasible”
An analysis has described how it is “technically and commercially feasible” to build a lithium ion battery processing, manufacturing and trading hub in Western Australia.
Deloitte to deliver R&D tax incentive platform
A new platform for the delivery of the federal government’s research and development tax incentive will be launched next year, with consulting giant Deloitte landing a $1 million contract to help build it.
Australian manufacturing response to Covid in the spotlight on Thursday
Australian Parliament will listen to witnesses about the importance of strong domestic supply chains, collaboration, and resilience for manufacturers at a public hearing on Thursday.
Oz Health invests in meltblown fabric machinery for masks
Oz Health Plus has purchased machinery from Germany’s Oerlikon Nonwoven for producing fabric for medical masks, filling what it says is an important supply chain gap for Australia.
It’s one thing to build war fighting capability, it’s another to build industrial capability
While Australians are being employed on defence department projects, the use of Australian firms that develop and own intellectual property is at a near-record low.
Technologies and tools for a manufacturing transformation: the power of collaboration by Jens Goennemann
What does collaboration look like, and why does it matter? Dr Jens Goennemann closes out @AuManufacturing’s “technologies and tools…” series with some thoughts on an important subject.
Australia falls behind on R&D recovery
Australia is “in danger of being left behind” as most other developed nations place R&D investment at the centre of their COVID-19 economic recoveries, UTS Innovation Council chair Professor Roy Green has warned.
Violet Crumble drives growth for Robern Menz
A business model that uses nostalgia to drive sales through iconic Australian brands is proving a winning formula for South Australian chocolate confectionary company Robern Menz.