The Design in Manufacturing Program aims to:

• raise businesses' awareness of the importance of design in manufacturing

• highlight the opportunities for advanced manufacturers arising from the use of design and engineering analysis software, new materials and advanced manufacturing techniques in a digitised economy

• showcase a local manufacturer utilising design for advantage

• identify sources of advice and information that will strengthen businesses' design capability

• showcase the benefits of incorporating design principles and practices in manufacturing production and processes.

What’s included?

• Seminar

• Guest Presenters

• Workbook

• Workshop

• Morning Tea and Light Lunch

Cost:  $25.00 inc GST

Numbers are limited due to COVID-19 restrictions.  Maximum of two people per company.

For the Queensland Department of Regional Development and Manufacturing 

In difficult times businesses need to hone their innovation efforts to survive and thrive. With design influencing more than 70% of a product's final cost, increased use of design principles across the manufacturing process will help manufacturers:

• lower costs

• bring products to market faster

• be more competitive

• grow and employ more Queenslanders. 

Presenters: 

Robert Geddes 

Industrial Designer | Australian Institute for Commercialisation

QMI’s design expert will share 38 years of experience helping Queensland companies take advantage of the power of design.  He will share examples of the use of design by Australian manufacturers, reveal the steps in the design process and provide a hands-on exercise to showcase a useful innovation tool.

Jack Trenaman

CEO | SMW Group

Local Rockhampton business SMW Group have long been leaders in innovation and automation, with a team of tradespeople and engineers redefining best-practice in mining and heavy industry manufacturing, maintenance, robotics and fabrication. An example of this is SMW Group’s Queensland Mining Contractor of the Year win in 2014 – recognised by industry peers for a game-changing production line approach to full-fleet overhauls.

SMW Group pushes the boundaries of what’s possible? Using cutting-edge technology, equipment and expertise they are ready to help take a project from design to fabrication and operation – given them a challenge and they’ll build a solution.

Mitchell Upton 

Managing Director | Upton Engineering

Local Gladstone business Upton Engineering (UEM) is a locally owned and operated company based in the Gladstone Region of Central Queensland. Established in 2017, they pride ourselves on bringing a fresh outlook to the industry, offering a modern approach to all aspects of manufacturing and fabrication.

Their top priority is to continuously meet and exceed the expectations of clients, providing the highest quality performance through precision. They pride ourselves on, not only the precision services provided, but also the exceptional customer service. At UEM, all staff are welcoming and friendly, with a strong passion for engineering and innovation.

Numbers are limited due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Maximum of two people per company.