Championing innovation.
Catalysing change.

The Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC) is an independent, for-impact cooperative research centre. By championing innovation we catalyse change that will transform the future of Australian manufacturing.

Future proofing Australian manufacturing

Co-investing

$34m

of Commonwealth and other funding in collaborative research and innovation

Supporting

~70

industry-led research collaborations, of which 80% are with manufacturing SMEs

Catalysing

$230m

manufacturing R&D investment portfolio

Working with

85+

industry and research organisations

Guiding

8

projects to date to successful completion

2021 Annual Highlights

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the Australian manufacturing industry into sharp focus. In the past financial year, we worked closely with our industry and research partners to address emerging business challenges, identify new research opportunities and co-fund manufacturing R&D projects that help them translate innovative ideas into real-world manufacturing and commercial outcomes.

A transformation is underway

Australian manufacturing is transforming. More and more businesses are collaborating and investing in R&D with Australian universities and the CSIRO to develop, scale-up and realise new ideas, products and services that help them thrive in today’s global economy.

Our latest case studies

A point of risk saliva test for the COVID-19 virus that uses existing hand-held devices

Case Study

Alcolizer

A point of risk saliva test for the COVID-19 virus that uses existing hand-held devices

Accelerating the uptake and diffusion of innovative manufacturing technologies in Australian shipbuilding and supply chain: the human factor

Case Study

BAE Systems Maritime Australia

Accelerating the uptake and diffusion of innovative manufacturing technologies in Australian shipbuilding and supply chain: the human factor

Developing and optimising advanced carbon materials

Case Study

Hazer Group

Developing and optimising advanced carbon materials

The IMCRC has been a catalyst for fundamental change in our business. Industry 4.0 technologies, such as the robotics we are integrating into our processes, are changing manufacturing.

Matthew Tobin
Founder and Managing Director of Urban Art Projects (UAP)

Our experience working with the IMCRC has changed how we approach innovation globally and was a key consideration in our decision to open a dedicated R&D facility in Australia.

Rob Wood
Senior Director of R&D for Stryker’s Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technologies Organisation

To build a strong, modern and resilient Australian economy, we need to strengthen industry-led research collaborations through frameworks, like IMCRC’s, that spark innovation and help businesses compete, scale-up their operations and embrace new market opportunities.

The Hon Ian Macfarlane
Chief Executive, Queensland Resources Council and IMCRC Chair

Projects

Advanced materials

Development of a novel, prototype thermovoltaic energy device

Green energy solutions

Media release

New research collaboration to transform waste heat into green energy

Improving energy efficiency

Conference

MaDE2022

Auckland, 25 – 26 January 2022

Championing innovation.
Catalysing change.

The Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC) is an independent, for-impact cooperative research centre. By championing innovation we catalyse change that will transform the future of Australian manufacturing.

Future proofing Australian manufacturing

Co-investing

$34m

Supporting

~70

Catalysing

$230m

Working with

85+

Guiding

8

2021 Annual Highlights

A transformation is underway

Australian manufacturing is transforming. More and more businesses are collaborating and investing in R&D with Australian universities and the CSIRO to develop, scale-up and realise new ideas, products and services that help them thrive in today’s global economy.

Our latest case studies

Alcolizer

BAE Systems Maritime Australia

Hazer Group

The IMCRC has been a catalyst for fundamental change in our business. Industry 4.0 technologies, such as the robotics we are integrating into our processes, are changing manufacturing.

Our experience working with the IMCRC has changed how we approach innovation globally and was a key consideration in our decision to open a dedicated R&D facility in Australia.

To build a strong, modern and resilient Australian economy, we need to strengthen industry-led research collaborations through frameworks, like IMCRC’s, that spark innovation and help businesses compete, scale-up their operations and embrace new market opportunities.

Projects

Development of a novel, prototype thermovoltaic energy device

News

New research collaboration to transform waste heat into green energy

Events

MaDE2022

SUBSCRIBE TO STAY UP TO DATE

Championing innovation. Catalysing change.

The Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC) is an independent, for-impact cooperative research centre. By championing innovation we catalyse change that will transform the future of Australian manufacturing.

Future proofing Australian manufacturing

Co-investing

$34m

Supporting

~70

Catalysing

$230m

Working with

85+

Guiding

8

2021 Annual Highlights

A transformation is underway

Australian manufacturing is transforming. More and more businesses are collaborating and investing in R&D with Australian universities and the CSIRO to develop, scale-up and realise new ideas, products and services that help them thrive in today’s global economy.

Our latest case studies

Alcolizer

BAE Systems Maritime Australia

Hazer Group

The IMCRC has been a catalyst for fundamental change in our business. Industry 4.0 technologies, such as the robotics we are integrating into our processes, are changing manufacturing.

Our experience working with the IMCRC has changed how we approach innovation globally and was a key consideration in our decision to open a dedicated R&D facility in Australia.

To build a strong, modern and resilient Australian economy, we need to strengthen industry-led research collaborations through frameworks, like IMCRC’s, that spark innovation and help businesses compete, scale-up their operations and embrace new market opportunities.

Projects

Development of a novel, prototype thermovoltaic energy device

News

New research collaboration to transform waste heat into green energy

Events

MaDE2022

SUBSCRIBE TO STAY UP TO DATE

Championing innovation.
Catalysing change.