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$400m Industry Growth Program boosting Australian manufacturing
The Australian Government’s $400 million Industry Growth Program is growing Australian manufacturing, with more than $26 million delivered across 20 businesses and counting. Recipients spanning robotics to medical manufacturing, farming, defence and


Five trends that will impact engineers in 2025
As we step into 2025, the engineering profession is poised for transformation. Renowned futurist Bernard Marr’s trend forecast underlines not just global changes but also the critical role engineers will


VIC Gov’t Launch Australian Medtech Manufacturers Alliance
Image: Gorodenkoff/stock.adoe.com The Victorian Government has launched the Australian Medtech Manufacturers Alliance as a measure to ensure Victoria remains at the forefront of medtech innovation. Building on the work of the


New research into practices to reduce manufacturing waste
Image: Swapan/stock.adobe.com Monash University researchers have found that manufacturing businesses who adopt circular economy (CE) strategies and practices can reduce waste by 65 per cent. Australia’s manufacturing sector contributes nearly 13 million


New Medtech research facility focused on innovation
A nation-first medtech facility backed by the Victorian Government is giving people living with disability a say in the development of technology that will improve their quality of life. Minister for Skills


The manufacturing gateway to local, national and international markets
Strategically located less than 20 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, the City of Whittlesea has long been considered a manufacturing hub in Melbourne’s North. With its advantageous proximity to major roadways, rail networks