Tag: Jens Goennemann

In a recent reflection, Jens Goennemann, managing director of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, has addressed the persistent notion that "Australia does not make anything anymore." 

The NSW Government, led by Minister for Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement Courtney Houssos, is doubling down on its efforts to revitalise the state's manufacturing sector.

Tasmanian manufacturer Sea Forest has received a $675,000 investment from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) for the production of methane-busting livestock feed using asparagopsis extract. 

Laser technology manufacturer ActionLaser is entering the global market for plastic recycling machinery thanks to a collaborative project backed by the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) and the federal government. 

Australia’s ranking in the world’s Economic Complexity Index (ECI) has plummeted by 12 positions in the past 10 years, placing 93rd out of 133 countries, according to a new report from Harvard Kennedy School. 

Australian manufacturing is rarely going to be cheaper in the global market, so we need to be smarter to be more competitive. This is the reality that many within the industry are already aware of, which is driving more and more focus on innovative thinking and investment in streamlined processes and new technologies.

The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has announced the market launch of MiCheck Prostate, a world-first blood-based prostate cancer test developed in Australia. 

This International Women’s Day, the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre has recognised female leaders who are pushing the boundaries and challenging stereotypes and misconceptions in pursuing a career in manufacturing. 

The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has marked the closure of its $30 million Federal Government Commercialisation Fund with co-investment into a final six Australian manufacturers.

The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre has presented the economic contribution of its 141 co-invested manufacturing projects in its 2022 Project Report.