Tag: Jens Goennemann

Commercialisation boost for advanced manufacturers

Posted on   |  by James Riley
An electric motorcycle builder and a company that uses a seaweed oil extract as a feed additive to reduce livestock methane emissions are two of the latest recipients of...

Mixed reception as PM splits Industry responsibilities

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Prime Minister’s decision to split responsibility for Christian Porter’s former Industry, Science and Technology portfolio between two existing cabinet ministers has been given a broadly positive reception from...

$30m in commercial grants for manufacturing

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Grants of up to $1 million are now available for Australian manufacturers looking to commercialise new manufacturing products and processes, through a new $30 million fund. Industry Minister Karen...

Manufacturing is a capability, not a sector

Posted on   |  by Dr Jens Goennemann
The assertion by The Australian newspaper for it to be ‘too late to save manufacturing’ is grounded in a lack of understanding. First, in what is manufacturing. Second, in...

Summer Reading Bonanza 2019

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Ho Ho Ho merry readers and welcome to your ultimate guide to summer reading. It’s bloody hot outside Australia! So keep yourselves well hydrated – I recommend mango daiquiris...

Manufacturing’s next moonshot

Posted on   |  by James Riley
It is moonwalk month. On July 20, everybody except the moon landing truthers can celebrate 50 years since Aldrin said those immortal words to Armstrong, “After you, Neil
” *)...

Growth Centre push for manufacturing

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre has launched a new educational platform aiming to help local manufacturers keep pace with digital change and build resilience. The Manufacturing Academy, soft launched...

Manufacturers need export focus

Posted on   |  by James Riley
If the Australian advanced manufacturing sector can’t get itself fully integrated into global supply chains it is in for a rough ride, a new report has found. Advanced Manufacturing...