Alongside cost-of-living relief, the Future Made in Australia theme pervaded this year’s Federal Budget, although the focus is more on clean energy, green technologies and critical minerals, and less on the manufacturing sector as a whole. 

The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub has welcomed the selection of the Australian Manufacturing Capability Network as a partner organisation for the Industry Growth Program.

Australian and global data highlights that upwards of 50-70% of people in workplaces experience stress, distress and crisis. When managers don’t address it, the problem will only heighten.

CSIRO is offering the chance for SMEs working on advanced manufacturing solutions to apply for a self-paced, ten-week, online program that it says can help turn an idea into an R&D opportunity.

AMTIL has appointed industry executive Lorraine Maxwell (Chiroiu) as CEO, following the retirement of outgoing CEO Shane Infanti after 25 years at the helm. Maxwell will take office on 1 May.

Nestlé Australia says the $32m investment in its Smithtown plant in northern NSW will install more energy and time efficient equipment to increase production capacity of Milo, Nescafé mixes, Nesquik, and Malted Milk.

While different meat sources and products have different processing and cooking requirements, methods chosen should aim to minimise energy use, writes Matt Hale of HRS.

Food South Australia (Food SA) has partnered with How Sustainability to develop an online ESG platform, to help food and beverage companies collect and measure data across key areas such as greenhouse gas emissions, water, and waste. 

Every area of Australia's food production was considered in the House Standing Committee on Agriculture's enquiry into food security, resulting in 35 recommendations, including implementing a food waste tax.

The $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund will begin investing in growing Australia’s industrial capabilities to create “secure, well-paid jobs” of the future.

ABB has released the results of its new survey, titled Value of Reliability, which found that 69 per cent of industrial businesses experience unplanned outages at least once a month.

For manufacturers, committing to a capex project is a big decision. The right choice can reduce costs, improve efficiency, boost productivity and increase profits – the wrong choice can be an expensive mistake.

The Ai Group has released its Cyber Security Survey 2023, which shows that Australian businesses are well informed of the risks of cyber-attacks, and have decisively moved from awareness to action.

Access Industries provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Following a half million-dollar upgrade to its secondary packaging production facility, PKN was invited for a tour.

With more than 500 consultants spread over 16 offices globally, Argon & Co, a strategy and transformation of operations consultancy, is launching ESG and sustainability as a service offering in ANZ.