ANCA producing sub-assemblies for Australian ventilator project
ANCA CNC Machines has announced that it is part of the Grey Innovation-led consortium of Australian manufacturers working to produce invasive ventilators
Coronavirus lessons from past crises: how WWI and WWII spurred scientific innovation in Australia
In the wake of COVID-19, we’re seeing intense international competition for urgently-needed supplies including personal protection equipment and ventilators. In Australia, this could extend to other critical imports such as pharmaceuticals and medicines. And when our manufacturing sector can’t fill unexpected breaks in supply chains, we all face risk.
Mozzarella exports feed Asia’s booming pizza industry
The growing Asian appetite for pizza is helping to boost mozzarella sales for South Australia’s largest cheesemaker.
A new deal plan for manufacturing – now is the time for a Circular Economy in the manufacturing industry
Our campaign to crowd source a new deal plan for manufacturing has welcomed comment on any topic relevant to Australian manufacturing now and into the future. Today, Anna Minns reminds us that the circular economy movement should not be forgotten. There is a pool in London that has been used by recreational swimmers since…
ADF assistance at regional manufacturer wraps up
Australian Defence Force personnel sent to Shepparton, Victoria manufacturer Med-Con to lift production of surgical masks have finished up.
Melbourne linen company pivots to boost National Medical Stockpile
Hospitality, event and medical supplier Clets Linen & Co has earned a contract to produce disposable isolation gowns for the National Medical Stockpile.
A new deal plan for manufacturing – supporting a transforming and vital industry by Alex Kingsbury
Our campaign to crowd source a new deal plan for manufacturing post Covid-19 moves onwards. Alex Kingsbury discusses how our advanced manufacturers have responded to necessity in the current crisis, and how we can encourage a flexible and sophisticated manufacturing sector into the future.
WA personal care business earns $1.7 million hand sanitiser contract
Wild Child Laboratories has received a $1.7 million order from the West Australian government for hospital hand sanitiser.
Protecting top wines from counterfeiters
High-tech tracking and blockchain data is guarding Australia’s premium wine industry from fakes.
Crude steel and covid-19: global production down 6 per cent in March
March crude steel production figures have highlighted the impact of the Covid-19 across the world, with production for the month down 6 per cent compared to 2019.