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During the launch of the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) Corporation Bill in the House of Representatives in Canberra, the Minister for Industry, Science and Manufacturing Ed Husic said the Fund would help create secure, high-paying jobs for workers across the country, including in the regions, outer suburbs and remote communities. The NRF will invest $15bn across priority areas of the economy including renewables and low emissions technologies, medical science, transport, value-adding in resources, value-adding in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, defence capability and enabling technologies. “The National Reconstruction Fund is a nation-building, transformational investment to help deliver a better future,” said Minister Husic. “I look forward to working constructively across the Senate to deliver the National Reconstruction Fund for Australians.” The Assistant Trade and Manufacturing Minister Tim Ayres appeared on Sky News on later on Thursday, to explain the impact of this legislation. Speaking to host Laura Jayes, he said, “It's going to give us the capacity to deal with the industrial and energy challenges of the future. Actually, we've got…

On Wednesday 8th March, AMTIL staged the Women in Manufacturing Barefoot Bowls Competition at the Brighton Indoor Bowling Club with a great number appearing to have a valuable bond, on this International Women's Day event. Members spoke of the barriers broken down in the Australian manufacturing industry over the years. “There have been a lot of general improvements and we are all working on more barriers being lifted,” said one. Back to the game of barefoot bowls, the William Buck team won first prize, the Integra team walked away with the chocolate spoon, and Danni from Sheetmetal Machinery won the door prize. After the game, the whole crew stayed for a BBQ spread for lunch. In some countries, IWD is a public holiday, and in some countries it is, but only for the women. Other groups say it should remain as a day of activism, a “highly considerable and visible opportunity for impact.” The global campaign theme for IWD 2023 is #EmbraceEquity. Each of the four AMTIL lawn bowls teams wore colours…

Victorian Minister for Manufacturing Sovereignty Ben Carroll has announced nominations are open for this year’s awards, which is the state’s biggest celebration of Victoria’s leading manufacturers. Established in 2001, the awards recognise individuals and companies that embrace new technologies, excel in business innovation, drive exports and boost the state’s economy. Victoria’s $31bn manufacturing industry is made up of more than 23,000 businesses, employing more than 260,000 people – providing around 30% of Australia’s manufacturing output. “The awards recognise our top manufacturers that are leading from the front – cementing our status as Australia’s manufacturing state,” said Ben Carroll, the Minister for Manufacturing Sovereignty. “We’ll continue to back our manufacturers so they can create more local jobs, drive innovation and power our economy – ensuring more products are made in Victoria.” Nominations are open for 15 categories including ‘Young Manufacturer of the Year’, ‘Woman Manufacturer of the Year’ and ‘Honour Roll for Services to Industry’. Nine new awards have been introduced this year including ‘Manufacturing Apprentice’, ’Regional Manufacturer’, as well as leaders…

How are manufacturing companies and manufacturing technology service providers winning in the digitalisation race? Experience first-hand how enterprise remote access and remote support, augmented reality, and internet of things technologies accelerate digitalisation along the entire value chain for any organisation--including the eight-time F1 World Champion, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. Through hands-on technology demos, customer success stories from ANZ organisations,  thought leadership sessions, and peer networking, gain exclusive insights how companies like DHL, Coca-Cola, Wendy’s, Specsavers, The Salvation Army, Dole, Sharp, Siemens, and Airbus, among others capitalise enterprise remote connectivity solutions to optimise performance in testing, machine inspection, infrastructure maintenance, order picking, product kitting & palletising, and technician training processes—while championing team engagement, worker retention, customer satisfaction, and ROI. Don’t miss out!  Register online now at Experience Day in Melbourne (teamviewer.com) What you can expect: Immersive experience sessions on industry-proven enterprise remote connectivity technologies Success stories of organisations from industries including manufacturing, logistics, automotive, energy, F&B, and ITSM, among others Exclusive insights into the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team Executive success story presentation from an Australian manufacturing and…

One of IWD’s key missions is to forge inclusive work cultures where women’s careers thrive and their achievements are celebrated. This year, the campaign centres around equity and how providing equal opportunities is no longer enough. So how do we achieve equity? At Sandvik Coromant, the number of females in functional management roles currently sits at 43%. This is above the estimated industry average, which is considered to be 38%, according to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). However, if we’re to look across the manufacturing industry, it’s clear there’s still a lot to be done to truly achieve equity. A recent report by the Manufacturing Institute found that females make up just 29% of the manufacturing workforce. Staggeringly, it also finds that 63% of women struggling to get into the field face challenges due to the sector’s lack of flexibility and almost half are deterred due to childcare issues, compared to just 8% of males.…

The acquisition comes as part of Capral's commitment to expanding its distribution footprint to ensure it has Aluminium Trade Centres and distribution hubs strategically located throughout Australia. “The acquisition of the Allyman business is an integral part of our long-term commitment to supporting Australian trades and manufacturers with reliable access to aluminium products,” said Capral's NSW Industrial Sales Manager, Mark Murray. “Our philosophy is that wherever our customers are, they should feel that Capral Aluminium is just around the corner.” The Allyman business was established in 2012 and has actively serviced trades and manufacturers in the local area and further afield. The Allyman team have built a reputation for delivering value for money, friendly service and reliability. “The Allyman team have created a great business recognised within the region for delivering exceptional customer service. We are excited that staff from Allyman will be transitioning to Capral, and we look forward to welcoming them to the Capral business. With their local knowledge backed by our Australia-wide regional distribution network, I'm confident we can continue to grow…

Organised and run by the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL), AMW2023 will occupy more than 10,000 square metres of exhibition space at the MCEC, with almost 300 organisations taking stands to showcase the latest manufacturing technologies, processes, and support services. Don’t miss out!  Register online now at australianmanufacturingweek.com.au There are seven Zones on the vast floorspace of Australian Manufacturing Week, which takes up almost of the MCEC. Each zone focuses in on specific aspects of manufacturing in Australia. These include: Austech Machine Tools, sponsored by ISCAR; Additive Manufacturing Zone; Australian Manufacturers Zone, sponsored by Sutton Tools; Manufacturing Solutions Zone, sponsored by Adobe; Robotics & Automation Zone; Weld and Air Solutions Zone, sponsored by AtlasCopco; and the Plastic Technology Zone. PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY ZONE The Plastics Technology Zone is your hands-on opportunity to inspect the latest in plastics machinery, mould-making technologies, raw materials, and plastics manufacturing processes. This area will cover injection and blow moulding, extrusion, thermoforming, and compounding, mould making and tool making, raw materials and recycling, and plastic technology processes. The…

Louvreclad has been helping leading architects, builders, and developers create some of Australia's most iconic buildings and precincts for over three decades. Specialising in the design, engineering, supply and installation of louvre screens and bespoke façade solutions, Louvreclad services the commercial, public, education, government and multi-residential sectors. The firm's remarkable building exteriors use innovative architectural louvre solutions to help achieve comfortable, healthy, safe and energy-efficient working and living environments. The Queensland-based business is widely recognised for setting new benchmarks for effective and sustainable façade and louvre designs and solutions for the Australian construction industry. Founded and run by the Wright family, Louvreclad has headquarters in Ipswich and project teams in Victoria and New South Wales. The business designs, engineers and fabricates everything in-house; its products are 100% Australian-made. “Aluminium is an ideal match for louvre and façade manufacture,” says Louvreclad design consultant Uddhava Sharplin. “It's one of the most sustainable building materials and is incredibly corrosion resistant. We can often design out a support structure specified in steel and replace it with aluminium. It has great strength if designed and engineered properly.” Uddhava also…

In the mould and die industry, the hyperMILL CAD/CAM suite from OPEN MIND is regarded as an end-to-end complete solution. This is due to its ability to cover aspects such as electrode manufacturing and wire EDM. It is now the introduction of the 5-axis radial machining function that takes centre stage. This function is ideal for the process-optimised production of round moulds where surfaces cannot undergo hand finishing or polishing operations. For components such as blow moulds that are applied in vehicle bumper production or consumer goods bottles, high-quality machined surfaces are critical as secondary hand finishing can introduce optical facets and surface inconsistencies that may appear in downstream processing. The rise in complexity of bottle designs is also increasing the quality expectations put upon blow moulds. There is a wide variety of containers that often have additional features that double up as functional elements. This can include handles, decorations, and individual brand logos. The 3-axis machining of these types of moulds sometimes require very long tools and part re-clamping to mill undercut areas. A 3-axis approach also means that the point where the…

The 2023 AFL Season is building up to be a big one! Kicking off on Thursday 16th March. AMTIL is once again running its annual AFL competition.   GREAT CASH PRIZES FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PLACES! This year the big prize is $1,000. ENTRY FEE FREE for AMTIL Members Non AMTIL Members $50.00 The prizes will be awarded to 1st Prize  $1,000 2nd Prize $500 3rd Prize $250 The monthly leader board will be published in AMT. This competition does not include the Finals games. TO REGISTER Step 1. Register to be a member on www.footytips.com.au this is free. (You may already be a member from last year.  If so you will need to reactivate your account.) Step 2. Join AMTIL 2023 Footy Tips group, click here. The password is AMTIL123 Step 3. If you are an AMTIL member you are ready to start tipping. If you are a non AMTIL member you will need to pay your registration fee of $50. Contact Julie on 03 9800 3666 or email admin@amtil.com.au to pay for your registration or you have any further questions. Make sure you register and pay before Wednesday 15th March so you don't miss round 1. Happy…

Registrations are open NOW for Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW2023), being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 9-12 May 2023. Organised by the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL), AMW2023 will occupy more than 10,000 square metres of exhibition space at the MCEC, with almost 300 organisations taking stands to showcase the latest manufacturing technologies, processes, and support services. Don’t miss out!  Register online now at australianmanufacturingweek.com.au There are seven Zones on the vast floorspace of Australian Manufacturing Week, which takes up almost of the MCEC. Each zone focuses on particular aspects of manufacturing in Australia. These include: Austech Machine Tools, sponsored by ISCAR; Additive Manufacturing Zone; Australian Manufacturers Zone, sponsored by Sutton Tools; Manufacturing Solutions Zone, sponsored by Adobe; Robotics & Automation Zone; Weld and Air Solutions Zone, sponsored by AtlasCopco; and the Plastic Technology Zone. WELD & AIR SOLUTIONS ZONE The Weld & Air Solutions Zone will highlight advanced welding processes and provide high-quality interactive experiences that demonstrate developments and applications in the welding sector. Welding is critical in metal fabrication…

Established in 1954, precision gear manufacturer Ronson Gears is a Melbourne-based company of 43 staff that services a range of sectors globally. From aerospace to agriculture, defense, energy, off-highway, medical and rail, Ronson prides itself on delivering quality products through innovation. A hands-on, third-generation family business, it stays abreast of technological developments as a member of various leading associations, having engineered gears for all industrial applications. Boosting supply chain Selected by BAE Systems Australia amongst a handful of other Australian SMEs for the delivery of sub-missiles, Ronson Gears will enable the growth of a significant sovereign supply chain, providing opportunities for future design, integration and advanced manufacturing. BAE Systems and an expanded network of Australian industry partners will deliver sub-assemblies into Block 2 of the ESSM program under a new three-year full-rate production contract with a contracted customer in the United States. The ESSM is a medium-range surface-to-air missile developed to protect warships from advanced anti-ship cruise missiles. BAE Systems is the Australian industry…