Premier’s Sustainability Awards finalists demonstrate sustainability leadership

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Flat wine bottles, recycled soap, energy and water saving kits, textile recycling and Australia’s first 100 per cent renewable energy-powered aquatic centre are among the noteworthy finalists in this year’s Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Now in its 21st year, Victoria’s most prestigious annual sustainability awards program acknowledges the businesses, local governments and communities leading the way … Read more

Women sweep this year’s Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

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Female scientists have won four of the seven Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science this year, including the top award worth $250,000, presented to quantum scientist Professor Michelle Simmons AO. The 2018 Australian of the Year was recognised for her pioneering contributions to quantum computing, including her creation of the country’s first quantum computing company, Silicon Quantum Computing, which … Read more

Investing In Victoria’s Manufacturing Growth And Jobs

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Victoria’s plan to expand operations & boost manufacturing capability by creating new local jobs. The Andrews Labor Government is backing manufacturers across the state to expand their operations and boost their innovation and manufacturing capability – creating 138 new local jobs. Minister for Manufacturing Sovereignty Ben Carroll announced 14 small and medium sized Victorian manufacturers … Read more

Promotion pathways: how scientists can chart their industry career trajectory

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Confused about promotion opportunities after moving to industry? Here are some pointers.   Ana María Cárdenas’s first promotion at the medical-technology firm Becton, Dickinson and Company in Sparks, Maryland, came in September 2021, two years after joining as a research and development (R&D) senior manager. Last March, she moved from her associate director role to … Read more

Female engineering student helps create latest solar car

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Nina Walters is a 19-year-old Bachelor of Engineering student, majoring in Mechatronics and Robotics. Nina first discovered the solar car team after attending the University’s Open Day. Instantly catching her attention, she found out more at the engineering orientation day before joining the team. Originally starting as a mechanical member on the team, Nina worked … Read more

Flood engineering project wins 2023 Engineers Australia Excellence Award

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A flood repair project has won an engineering award for its work in cleaning polluted water after the disaster in February 2022. Local flood repair project wins 2023 Engineers Australia Excellence Award. Picture supplied The region’s top engineers and engineering projects have been named at the 2023 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards – People & Projects … Read more

New research facility to help bring sustainable materials to market

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Taking materials research from “lab to label” will be the focus of Deakin University’s new Future Fibres Facility, unveiled during the launch of the ARC Research Hub for Future Fibres. The hub is a collaboration between the Australian Research Council (ARC), Deakin and industry partners, using the world-class research teams and facilities at Deakin’s Institute for … Read more

More manufacturing jobs in Victoria

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A global manufacturing company and distributor of sustainable, innovative packaging has expanded its operations in Victoria as part of a multi-million-dollar project that is creating local jobs and boosting the state’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, with support from the Victorian Government.  Minister for Industry and Innovation and Manufacturing Sovereignty Ben Carroll visited Orora Beverage’s Dandenong facility, … Read more

Building manufacturing excellence: Following a proven framework

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Manufacturing excellence encompasses the continuous pursuit of improvement in all areas of the enterprise.   Author: Tim Odokeychuk, president, AME Australia It involves learning to adapt to market needs, innovating the business and operating model, and eliminating unnecessary effort, burden, and unevenness across the value chain. This pursuit is a crucial aspect of any enterprise’s … Read more

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