We do not know when the federal election campaign will start officially. I will use this space to share a handful of manufacturing-related thoughts for whoever forms the next federal government. By Dr Jens Goennemann. Over the last decade, there has been bipartisan appreciation for manufacturing – evidenced mostly by lip service rather than bold…
Two companies described as “small yet world-class high-tech manufacturers” have teamed up to crack on a thorny optical inspection problem and open up new commercial avenues. According to a statement from not-for-profit organisation the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, its members ActionLaser and OptoTech recently worked together to develop an automated quality check solution for filters.…
Alpha HPA‘s leadership reshuffle Chemical company Alpha HPA announced on Monday that Rob Williamson is stepping into the role of Managing Director, with Rimas Kairaitis moving from the role to serve as serve as Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer. Chairman Norman Seckold said, “We are very pleased to optimise these key roles as we…
Do you have what it takes to be named as one of Australia’s top 50 in @AuManufacturing’s annual Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers campaign? @AuManufacturing news is again looking to identify and celebrate Australia’s 50 most innovative manufacturers. Nominees are assessed by an expert panel, are selected for a shortlist, are profiled by our editors…
Western Australian businesses can join the wind energy manufacturing supply chain with the help of a new co-investment programme which could cover up to 50% of eligible project costs. The Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program is a co-investment and advice programme co-created by the WA Government and the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre with $8 million…
By Dr Jens Goennemann The passage of time can be unkind. As with any year, you could easily dig up artefacts from 2014 that haven’t aged well. However, the Compete to Prosper report, prepared by McKinsey for the Business Council of Australia, has not aged badly at all. In my view, it remains a relevant document. Its…
Not-for-profit industry organisation the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has announced Matthew Cronin as its new State Director for Western Australia, overseeing delivery of an $8 million program with the state government aimed at lifting industry participation in the wind energy industry. The appointment follows a collaborative agreement signed by the government and AMGC. announced…
Life h20, a company commercialising a mobile water purification and desalination system (WPDS), has been awarded $434,978 in support through the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF.) The WPDS, named Life-Port, has been developed with input from Australian Defence Force trials and used across defence, disaster relief and humanitarian aid campaigns over four years. The support…
Automotive business Premcar has completed a two-year, $1.53 million project “to engineer and enhance the powertrain offering a globally relevant land-based military vehicle”, backed by $699,931 in support from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre. In a statement from AMGC on Monday, it said the project saw Premcar design, engineer, fit and test a “significantly more…
The Managing Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre Jens Goennemann is on an extended 4WD trek around Australia. He posted this report on the Australian Made products he relies on from the Canning Stock Route in Western Australia. Often, I hear that Australia does not make anything anymore. I heard this misnomer again recently…
