A major research centre focused on developing digital technologies in manufacturing has opened.
Launched last week in Melbourne, the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) will collaborate with manufacturing businesses and other organisations that support innovation.
MD and CEO David Chuter said the time had come for businesses across all sectors to develop innovative business models, embrace digital technologies, and find new ways to create commercial value.
“Through our industrial transformation program we will inform, support and assist small to medium sized manufacturing businesses to make the investment decisions needed to access new markets through new models and global supply chains,” he said.
So far, three IMCRC industry participants – Adelaide-based Jumbo Vision International Pty Ltd (JVI), Melbourne-based start-up SPEE3D and Urban Arts Project Australia (UAP) have successfully executed formal project agreements for university-aligned projects.
