Manufacturers share market-leading intel at Inside Advanced Manufacturing

• Queensland advanced manufacturers on show at Inside Advanced Manufacturing 4-15 September 2023
• Record number of exhibitors participating, including manufacturing-support businesses
• Manufacturers interested in a tour are urged to book early

Queensland’s leading advanced manufacturers will open their doors to local manufacturers from 4-15 September 2023 to share the techniques and technologies that have transformed their business to be internationally competitive in the fourth annual Inside Advanced Manufacturing showcase.

Inside Advanced Manufacturing is a state-wide event and this year has welcomed 21 advanced manufacturers and 10 manufacturing support organisations, the largest number of organisations to ever participate.

Manufacturers will host guests on a behind-the-scenes, expert-guided tour of their facility to explain the innovations, technologies, processes and practices that have been transformative for their business.

The state’s leading manufacturers who are participating include Cirrus Ag, a high-quality contract granule manufacturer supporting the agriculture industry. Cirrus Ag will welcome delegates to its new state-of-the-art facility which is the only plant of its kind in Australia.

Advanced Robotic Technology (ART) will be showcasing their in-house developed machines which are enabling manufacturers to make drastic increases in productivity.

Queensland’s manufacturing sector contributes more than $20 billion each year to the Queensland economy and provides jobs for around 180,000 people.

The Palaszczuk Government is building the state’s manufacturing industry through the Advanced Manufacturing 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan and initiatives such as Made in Queensland, Industry 4.0 programs, Decarbonisation Action Planning workshops and Women in Manufacturing events and workshops.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Glenn Butcher:

“Inside Advanced Manufacturing will celebrate the best of the sector right across Queensland, as we become Australia’s leading manufacturing state.

“It’s a fantastic knowledge-sharing event and tours fill up quickly, so anyone interested should book their place as soon as possible.

“21 of our leading Queensland manufacturers will welcome fellow manufacturers into their facilities to showcase their advanced technology and share exactly how they adopted and adapted to advanced processes and practices. 

“This insight is invaluable for those manufacturers who are commencing their technological transformation and this initiative demonstrates the commitment the Palaszczuk Government has to our manufacturers having the resources they need to grow locally and extend their reach globally.”

Quotes attributable to Cirrus Ag Director, Paul Hubbard:

"Investing in technology has put us at the forefront of global manufacturing standards for the sector and we will be sharing how embracing these advanced manufacturing tactics has transformed our business.

"We will be showcasing the significant changes in machinery, manufacturing processes, and data analytics which enables us to operate at an advanced level.

"We are pleased to be a part of a program which celebrates the best of Queensland manufacturing while offering manufacturers the chance to learn from other industries to help drive the sector forward."

Quotes attributable to Advanced Robotic Technologies Director, David White:

“Bringing manufacturers together from across the state to share how the sector is transitioning through the adoption of advanced automation, robotics and training, will help strengthen industry in the future.

“It is vital that Queensland manufacturers support each other to ensure that our state leads the way in industry.

“We are looking forward to sharing the technology we are developing which is already helping Queensland manufacturers remain on a growth trajectory.”

Quotes attributable to Urban Art Projects General Manager, Amanda Harris:

“UAP has consistently invested in new technologies and processes for making and manufacturing and we are happy to share our story to hopefully inspire others to adopt and adapt in these times of extraordinary change.

“Manufacturers are makers at heart, and we look forward to showing the robotics, vision systems and user-centred software interfaces helping UAP to extend career paths and improve productivity and prosperity.”

Further Information:

For more information on Inside Advanced Manufacturing or to register for a tour visit the DRDMW website.

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