Integrating science, technology, innovation and industry policies – by Dr John Howard

This week @AuManufacturing experts look forward from the Jobs and Skills Summit. Here leading policy analyst Dr John Howard looks at Australia’s fragmented science, technology and innovation policies and maps out way for these to be integrated and co-ordinated with a robust industry development policy. Management textbooks and business self-help books tell us that strategy…

Australian industry quantum alliance formed

Local and global leaders in Australia’s quantum industry have come together with the Tech Council of Australia to launch a new group called the Australian Quantum Alliance (AQA) which builds on our decades-long investment in quantum technology R&D and business development. The AQA will be the voice of the quantum industry in Australia, according to…

Victoria lauds success of manufacturing support

The Victorian government is lauding the success of its manufacturing support activities in a spate of manufacturing expansions in Melbourne’s outer north. Major companies expanding their operations include aerospace composites maker Quickstep Holdings, pillows and quilts manufacturer John Cotton Australia and dairy producer Picnic Dairy Foods. John Cotton manufactured bedding brands Tontine (pictured), Gainsborough and…

Climb another Summit to high value manufacturing and innovation – by Professor John Spoehr

This week @AuManufacturing will feature a series of experts responding and looking forward from the Jobs and Skills Summit. Here leading innovation and manufacturing academic, Professor John Spoehr, gives his perspective. It was dubbed the hottest ticket in town – I was one of around 140 people to get one and enthusiastically attended last week’s…

Enterprise software gives manufacturers visibility of key workflows

@AuManufacturing has partnered with the upcoming Modern Manufacturing Expo in Sydney in September which will showcase software designed for Australian manufacturers. Here we profile Australian software group MYOB’s enterprise software innovations. Many manufacturers are primarily focused on the production and output aspects of their operations – ensuring that all the nuts and bolts are in…

Boosting R&D capabilities for Australian manufacturers – by Marie Kinsella

@AuManufacturing has partnered with International Exhibition & Conference Group to support the upcoming Modern Manufacturing Expo in Sydney in September which will showcase resources, organisations and networking opportunities available to innovative manufacturing firms. Marie Kinsella has the details. In the quest to build Australian manufacturing sovereignty and ensure that the country is a powerful force…