Includes

• Seminar

• Guest Presenters

• Workbook

• Workshop

• Morning Tea and Light Lunch.

Registrations

Tickets go on sale on Eventbrite and via DRDM e-bulletin 1 month prior.

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. 

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.

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.

Matt Jurik   

Director | Manuplex

Local Rockhampton business Manuplex targets business is in three core areas:– mining, manufacturing and ventilation solutions.  The company has invested heavily in its manufacturing facility and have engaged a highly qualified trade team to offer the best, most cost effective solutions. Manuplex has experienced year over year growth while enduring one of the fastest mining corrections in history by providing innovative mining solutions and business models that meet the new demands of the industry.  Hear how Manuplex uses design to succeed in business.  Take a guided tour of the Manuplex factory via video.

Jacob Pardon

Draftsperson & Estimator | Manuplex

Cost:  $25.00 inc GST

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