Cannabis company Medipharm gains GMP certification, boosts export opportunities
ASX-listed cannabis products company Medipharm Labs Australia has earned Good Manufacturing Practice certification and licence from the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
A new deal plan for manufacturing – a post COVID-19 reset by Andrew Stevens
The Australian Manufacturing Forum and @AuManufacturing’s campaign to crowd source a new deal plan for manufacturing is now in its second-last day. Here Andrew Stevens discusses three characteristics shared by successful manufacturers, and why they are vital in a post COVID-19 reset.
Pop-up hospital may be answer to future pandemic needs
A South Australian company has launched a portable isolation hospital for widespread medical emergency hotspots to treat patients with respiratory illnesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new deal plan for manufacturing – a design-led future for the industry by Brandon Gien
Design is unfortunately misunderstood and undervalued by a lot of Australian manufacturers. Dr Brandon Gien discusses its importance and why the industry needs to adopt best-practice design.
Hull joined in milestone for Osborne shipyard (VIDEO)
Two mega-blocks weighing 1,000 tonnes in total have been joined, forming the complete hull of the first Arafura offshore patrol vessel, in the “largest industrial manoeuvre” at South Australia’s Osborne Naval Shipyard.
Beyond travel, a trans-Tasman bubble is an opportunity for Australia and NZ to reduce dependence on China
The COVID-19 crisis has thrown Australian and New Zealand businesses’ dependence on China into stark relief. With countries reportedly competing with and undercutting each other to secure desperately needed medical supplies from China, many are now waking up to their economic exposure to a single manufacturing giant.
Can ‘advanced manufacturing’ change the game for the India-Australia relationship?
India can explore synergies with Australia in advanced manufacturing as part of ‘Make in India 2.0’ (which includes segments such as robotics, genomics, chemical feedstock and electrical storage).
A new deal plan for manufacturing – SME leaders need to upskill too, by Scott Blakemore
The Australian Manufacturing Forum and @AuManufacturing’s campaign to crowd source a new deal plan for manufacturing post Covid-19 has taken in a broad range of perspectives. Here Scott Blakemore looks at SME leadership, reminding us that manufacturers can do a better job of being better prepared for the future.
Millions of products have been 3D printed for the coronavirus pandemic – but they bring risks
With the COVID-19 pandemic, an urgent need has risen worldwide for specialised health and medical products. In a scramble to meet demand, “makers” in Australia and internationally have turned to 3D printing to address shortfalls.
Composites technology company earns first international commercial order
Listed Australian defence supplier Xtek (ASX:XTE) has achieved its first commercial international order for composite armour plates.