A pilot program that provides $6 million in matched funding to establish six Industry 4.0 testlabs at six Australian universities.
Name in original language
Industry 4.0 Testlab for Australia Pilot Program
Initiative overview
The Government's $6 million Industry 4.0 Testlabs for Australia Pilot Program aims to improve business-research collaboration and the capability of SMEs in applying Industry 4.0 technologies. The testlabs are currently being rolled out by six universities across Australia.University of Queensland “ leading researcher in renewable energy technologies and transformation of traditional energy technologies.University of Technology Sydney “ world-class research facilities in the production of novel bio-products for a number of industries, including pharmaceuticals.University of South Australia “ targets Australia's future shipbuilding industry with collaborative industry partnerships to apply the latest Industry 4.0 technologies.University of Western Australia “ focuses on new technologies for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and uptake of these technologies by Australian LNG producers.Swinburne University of Technology “ the university's Factory of the Future specialises in composite product automation, design and advanced manufacturing.University of Tasmania “ world class strengths in environmental sustainability in the agrifood value chain.The initiative has the following objective(s):To provide innovation support for small and medium enterprises in priority industry growth sectors through access to Industry 4.0 testlabs.To build the skills required to capitalise on technological opportunities presented by Industry 4.0.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER)
