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| AMC
MITA
regional Hunter Launch -
Newcastle |
25.03.04
- On Thursday 25th
of March; 9:30am - 1.00pm
the Advanced Manufacturing Centre, will hold the first of
AMC's new MITA
regional project in the Hunter Region at the
Hunter Trade & Investment Centre, Newcastle:
Level
3, 251 Wharf Rd, Newcastle
A two hour session will set the vision and begin to explore
the opportunities for interested participants from industry,
tertiary institutions and government in MITA.
A keynote speaker, presenters from Hunternet and the AMC will
address attendees followed by a workshop session to confirm
industry interest and regional priorities.Seating
is Limited, so Book
Early
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| AMC
Annual Cross Industry Forum - "Our Manufacturing Community
in Action" |
28.10.03 - On Wednesday 28th of October; 9:00am - 1.30pm
the Advanced Manufacturing Centre, held its Annual Cross Industry
Forum at the Bankstown Sports Centre - this involved a showcase
of company achievements in various core elements such as Innovation,
Organisational Improvement, IT, Design, Environment, Sustainability
and Life-long learning, this was followed by
networking over lunch. It was a chance for members and associates
to share their experiences and strengthen the bonds between
industry sectors.
For more detail on this event,
as well as company casestudy
presentations - please browse
our Cross Industry Forum
web pages or click here.
Senator George Campbell
& Dr Farhad Shafghi
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| NSW
EPA & AMC
'Profiting from Cleaner Production' Forum and Site Tours |
21.05.03
- On Friday 6th
of June; 9:15am - 4pm
the NSW Environment Protection Authority, with the support
of the Advanced Manufacturing Centre, is holding a 'Profiting
from Cleaner Production'" Forum,
followed by Industry Site Tours as part of Western Sydney's
Environment Week activities.This will provide an opportunity
for you and your colleagues to learn first-hand how to increase
business profits from cleaner production.You will also learn
how a group of 12 companies, supported by the EPA's Industry
Partnership Program, have identified cleaner production savings
of $1.3 million per annum.There is no cost associated with
attending this event. Register
by 2nd June
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| Central
Coast Manufacturers' Association - Free
Breakfast Seminar on Competitive Intelligence |
22.04.03
- The Central Coast Manufacturers Association is holding a
Free Breakfast Seminar on Competitive Intelligence as
part of its Management Seminar Series on the 29th
May 2003, 7.00am
for 7.15 breakfast finish 9.00am @ the STRATHAVON HERITAGE
RESORT P/L (previously Warners Lodge) 31 Boyce Ave Wyong
2259.
Over the next decade nearly every business is going to change
significantly as it adapts to new technologies. Those who
make use of competitive intelligence will have an edge on
the others in the coming years. Evidence suggests that only
three out of ten firms in Australia make any systematic and
integrated attempt to collect competitive intelligence needed
for their strategic decisions. Seating is Limited,
so Book
Early.
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| Metals
Cleaner Production Group |
14.04.03 - 30th
April, 7.30 am @ ATP. The April meeting for the
Metals group, along with the standard core agenda will include
a guest speaker detailing an innovative approach to cleaning
metals utilising ultrasonics and biodegradable detergents.
Further information: Kristina
Cooke (02) 9209 4051.
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| Industry
Sustainability Initiative (ISI) - 2nd Meeting |
11.04.03 - 20th
May, 7:30am Wesley Lodge Westmead. Second meeting
of Cluster One. Guest speaker from a local company to highlight
the business opportunities of incorporating sustainability
into normal business strategy. Agenda will also cover a review
of the outcomes from the Self-Assessment process and the development
of Priority project areas. Further
information: Kristina
Cooke (02) 9209 4051.
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Sustainability Initiative (ISI) - Inaugural Meeting |
09.04.03 - Inaugural meeting
of Cluster One in the ISI program. Agenda covered the background
to the program, Introducing the participants to the process
and expectations, Discussion of Sustainability and how it relates
to Industry and an opportunity for participants to start the
Sustainability Self-Assessment. Further information: Kristina
Cooke (02) 9209 4051.
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| Engineered
Vitreous Stone - A new Building Materials Technology |
03.04.03
- EVS is an inorganic polymer that is made by reacting aluminosilicate
mineral with an alkali silicate solution. Vitrostone Limited
was established to commercialise EVS. Vitrostone' high strength
EVS formulations, unique surface finishes and textures provides
the basis of a new, highly profitable business. Vitrostone
is seeking a strategic investor
or joint venture partner to expand marketing, manufacturing
and commercialisation activities.. Further information: Raffaele
Cammarano (08) 9380 2234
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Full Story
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| Advanced
Powder Technology spins-out Nanopowder |
03.04.03
- UWA spin-out company Advanced Powder Technology Pty Ltd
Has developed a patented technology for nanopowder manufacturing
at industrial scale. APT has identified high value applications
for nanopowders that address strong needs in global markets
with substantive growth opportunities. APT is seeking
equity investment to
fund expansion of its manufacturing facility, new product
R&D and market development. Further information: Brian
Innes 61 8 93803077
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| The
Ultra Commuter 2-seat sports coupe |
03.04.03
- Following their success with the SunShark solar car, SERG
members (University of Queensland) have embarged upon a new
project to demonstrate sustainable personal transportation
options for Australia. Designed according to the Hypercar
philosophy, the UltraCommuter sustainable vehicle concept
is an ultra-light weight, low drag, energy efficient and low
polluting, hybrid-electric commuter vehicle optimised for
the Australian driving requirements. For more information:
Andrew Simpson (07) 3365 8889
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| Australian
Industry InnovationXchange |
03.04.03
- "Australia's one stop exchange connecting industry
to the world of innnovation". Confirm your position in
the world of innovation now with your membership.The
InnovationXchange is a one stop exchange connecting industry
to the world of innovation. It's about making connections
and reaching the people and markets that matter. It offers
a unique integrated means for simulating innovation, promoting
and sharing ideas.
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| National
Health & Medical Research Council Industry Fellowships |
01.04.03
- The NHMRC invites all interested industry groups in related
health research areas to participate in Industry Fellowships.
The package being offered is $85,250
pa for 4 years.Industry Fellowships
close on 27 June 2003
for funding commencing in 2004.General information is available
on the NHMRC website. Application
Forms will be available by
mid-April 2003, click
here for more details on applicants.
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| Quick
Changeover Awards For Excellence |
21.03.03
- An Award for Excellence in Machine Changeovers. The AMC
BTM Quick changeover Awards Program commences
on 14th April 2003
with entry remaining open until 30th June 2003.The program
concludes in November 2003 with the judging of changeover
Improvement Projects and the Awards presentation will take
place in early December 2003.
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| Quantum
Leaps toward Sustainability |
20.03.03
- To make quantum leaps toward sustainability, the focus has
got to shift, from production to consumption, from products
to services. The Australian Sustainable Business Alliance
presents one of its seminars at the Greater Western Sydney
Trade and Investment Centre with a focus on consumption on
the 16th April 2003 RSVP
by 09/04/03.
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| AMC
Pharmaceutical Blister Packing Sharing Session |
20.03.03 -
This is one of a series of structured sessions held on the 20th
of March 2003 to improve effectiveness and flexibility
of member companies by sharing current best practice through
a series of visits and presentations at each member company.
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| National
Packaging Covenant Workshop |
10.03.03 -
The workshop held on the 6th of March
is aimed at company representatives responsible for Covenant
compliance - and will get participants well on their way to
completing their first year report and second year plan.
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