The 50 Most Innovative: five weeks left to make your pitch

The calibre of nominees has been high so far, and there are only five weeks left to apply for a spot on this year’s prestigious Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers list.

This year we have profiled:

• EMVision, a brain scanning device manufacturer addressing the world’s second-biggest killer, stroke;
• Scimita Ventures, a commercialisation specialist working the intensely difficult field of turning scientific breakthroughs into viable businesses; and
• Transmutation, a small plastic recycler ready to take the next step, armed with a world-first method for converting a difficult waste stream into a product used in everyday infrastructure.

We have a plethora of profiles planned for some of the fantastic manufacturers who’ve put themselves forward.

Next week we’ll hear from diversified engineering firm Adarsh Australia and clean technology business BlockTexx. And after that, as many other clever businesses as time permits.

We’d like to be sure of a field with the breadth and depth of last year’s list. God knows there are plenty of stories out there that aren’t getting the credit they deserve.

We’re telling you this because time is running out to apply for the 50 Most Innovative, with nominations closing on March 8. As always, it’s free to apply.

And as always, it’s not about technology for its own sake, but about implementation and creating new value: the stuff of every manufacturing business. 

If you’ve made any such improvements at your business – for example in product development, marketing, safety or elsewhere – then tell us about it via the nomination form here. It only takes 20 – 30 minutes.

We hope to hear from you soon and welcome any questions you might have.

Brent Balinski and Peter Roberts,

Co-founders, @AuManufacturing

Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers is an annual campaign by @AuManufacturing. It has been made possible through the generous support of MYOB, CSIRO, and the NSW government’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility. Be sure to check back at this website for regular updates, including profiles of nominees and other information.