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Future industries and advanced manufacturing.South Australia,a deep technical skills base

With its deep, technical manufacturing skills base, South Australia provides a solid platform for new and existing manufacturers to grow.

South Australia is undergoing an economic transformation and there has never been a better time to do business here.

In South Australia, you’ll find:

> advanced supply chains developed over 100 years of manufacturing history

> a skilled and affordable workforce

> 25% of Australia’s specialist defence businesses and the largest share of the nation’s defence spend

> the most progressive autonomous vehicle legislation in the southern hemisphere creating significant opportunities for the autonomous vehicle supply chain

> A$253 million State Government investment in Australia’s first innovation district, Tonsley

> affordable skilled labour costs compared with other capitals

> a critical mass of aerospace companies with strengths in engineering, test and evaluation, systems integration and through-life-support

> a vibrant food and beverage processing and packaging industry, and

> leading levels on investment in renewable energy sources and low carbon initiatives.

With competitive operational costs, strong links with universities and word-leading innovation in areas like defence, medical devices and autonomous vehicles - now’s the time to take a closer look at investing in South Australia.

Manufacturing your business success in South Australia

Deep, technical skills base

Strengths in emerging technologies

Australia’s defence hub

Australia’s first innovation district

Progressive autonomous vehicle laws

Advanced supply chains

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Manufacturing is recognised as a key component of prosperous and resilient economies around the world.

In South Australia, we are undergoing an industrial transformation, transitioning from traditional manufacturing processes into innovative, niche products and services where we compete on value.

With the technical skills forged over decades of automotive and defence manufacturing, our state is developing and producing goods as diverse as water recycling equipment, warships and submarines, agricultural equipment, and health and medical devices.

Technology plays a central role in the competitiveness of South Australia’s advanced manufacturing industry, supporting innovation, driving product and service development and improving performance.

We are known internationally as Australia’s defence hub, having recently secured the Commonwealth Government’s A$50 billion Future Submarine program – the largest defence procurement in the nation’s history. The program will define the future of defence manufacturing in Australia and create significant opportunities throughout the design development, build, and integration and sustainment phases.

In emerging technologies such as additive manufacturing, advanced materials and digital technology, South Australia is demonstrating emerging strengths and research and development expertise.

Progressive government policies are in place to support innovative manufacturers, including a commitment to making our capital city, Adelaide, the world’s first carbon neutral city and achieve A$10 billion investment in low carbon energy generation by 2025.

We’re a state rich in entrepreneurship, and with the necessary skills and collaborative environment to help manufacture your business success.

Tomorrow’s industries – today!

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Investment Attraction South Australia is the peak agency for supporting investment into South Australia.

We are looking to attract medium and large businesses, but importantly we are looking for smart, innovative businesses in areas where South Australia has comparative advantages.

That’s why future industries and advanced manufacturing is a key focus for us and is reinforced by the fact that growing advanced manufacturing is one of South Australia’s strategic priorities. With our agency partners, Investment Attraction South Australia will work with you by:

> offering a dedicated point of contact for all your requirements

> assisting with site selection

> ensuring you have the best support to expedite your project in what may be a new state

> simplifying dealings with government and other business partners

> providing policy and regulatory assistance

> providing access to Government decision makers

> helping you access skilled workers and specialised professionals, and

> linking you to new and relevant technologies, services, skills and processes.

Let’s talk We pride ourselves on our personalised approach and we want to understand your needs. To get started, please contact a member of our team – our details are on the back page.

How we work with you

“When decisions are time-sensitive, we really found it useful to deal with Investment Attraction South Australia in order to get decisions made in a timely manner, which has enabled us to move forward at the pace we need to.” Ingham’s Executive Chairman Mick McMahon (May 2016)


So why invest in South Australia?South Australia offers a highly competitive environment and an ease of doing business which supports profitable investments.

With a highly skilled workforce, cutting edge research and development, competitive labour costs, and superior lifestyle, South Australia really is a rich investment opportunity.

> We are Australia’s top resources investment destination and the centre of Australia’s wind and solar power industries.

> We are a leading agriculture region, with world-renowned premium food and wine exports.

> We have a strong advanced manufacturing base – particularly in the health, resources, construction, medical devices and electronics sectors.

> We are the centre of Australia’s naval shipbuilding industry and the confirmed build location for the A$50 billion Future Submarines program.

> Our education system is internationally-regarded, we are leaders in research and development and offer a highly skilled workforce.

> We’re aiming to make Adelaide the world’s first carbon neutral city and we invite innovative investments for achieving a carbon neutral future.

> We are proactive and focused on the future – both yours and South Australia’s.

Progressive and steady growth

> More than two decades of uninterrupted economic growth

> Major developments to fuel economic activity

> Strong links with the rapidly growing Chinese, Indian and other Asian economies

> Proactive and stable government

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Services and technologies applied throughout the world

PhotonicsPhotonics is the science of light-based technologies include sensors, lasers and fibre optics. South Australia has world-class research capabilities in this field at all three local universities.

Engineering firm S J Cheesman has adapted and engineered high-temperature sensors to be used at Nyrstar’s Port Pirie Smelter. Temperature readings are transmitted from the sensors to smelter operators to optimise production and can be used to help smelter manufacturers to improve the design and lifespan of components.

Digital technologyThis is the term used to describe the use of digital resources to effectively find, analyse, create, communicate and use information in a digital context.

Consumer goods manufacturer, Electrolux South Australia recently implemented a simple software solution to monitor equipment efficiency in real time. The new low-cost software has enabled the company to increase its production efficiency on one machine by approximately 10% in its first month. The software enables operators to provide feedback via a simple reporting system to give managers a clear picture regarding production downtime.

South Australia is known as a state that thrives on turning new ideas into high-value added goods and services by taking advantage of and showing leadership in the manufacturing sectors of the future.

Medical devices and assistive technologiesThrough close collaboration with the three local universities, South Australian manufacturers are breaking new ground in the growing medical device and assistive technology sector. The South Australian Government has also established TechInSA to fast track the development of high-tech companies with a particular focus on bio innovation and medical technology.

Examples of locally-designed and prototyped medical devices include a new surgical instrument which will enable bone graft delivery during minimally invasive spinal fusion procedures; a new x-ray device which enables a more targeted and faster x-ray process for specialised and general dentistry; and wearable technology that uses light to treat sleep apnoea and jetlag by adjusting the body clock.

Renewable energy technologies South Australia is a leader in adopting renewable energy, and being the driest state in the driest inhabited continent on earth, it has developed considerable expertise in water technologies. The state is also an emerging leader in related green technologies, and investors in this sector benefit from South Australia’s supportive policy and regulatory frameworks.

Tonsley-based ZEN Energy is Australia’s first 100 percent renewable energy utility provider, and developer of energy storage technology. The company recently won a A$1 million tender to install lithium ion batteries at three sites around the city of Adelaide to demonstrate how battery storage can play a role in reducing the carbon footprint of large buildings and save costs.


Advanced materialsThese are materials that have been designed to have superior functionality or characteristics that create new performance or value.

The University of South Australia has developed an advanced coating for car mirrors which are manufactured from plastic rather than glass and are now being exported throughout the world. The plastic mirrors are shatter-proof and also help reduce the weight of the cars creating fuel and energy efficiency savings.

Additive manufacturingOften referred to by the generic term ‘3D printing’, additive manufacturing is used to rapidly manufacture a 3D object layer by layer from a 3D image or computer-aided design file.

Electronics company, Redarc used additive manufacturing during the product design phase for its Tow-Pro, an electric trailer brake controller for vehicles. Redarc generated 3D printed prototypes for everything for this product from its housing to packaging and even the circuit board. These prototypes provided a cost effective method of testing design features before committing them to the final design.

Advanced robotics and automationIncreasingly capable robots with enhanced sensors, dexterity and intelligence can be used to automate tasks or to augment human activity. South Australia has emerging capabilities in both metal and polymer-based technologies.

Plastics and specialist moulding manufacturer, Techno Plas, runs a highly unique plant and has automated its processes to a level it can run the entire production facility unmanned. Highly-skilled technical and project management teams have enabled the development of most automation in-house.

NanotechnologyNanotechnology is an emerging area of capability working across chemistry, physics, biology and materials science to manipulate matter at the molecular scale. Nanotechnology enables the development of new materials, devices, or other structures with unique properties.

Watch designer Bausele, has worked with South Australian researchers to develop a new advanced material to improve the product design of its watches. The research has yielded the fabrication of the company’s own unique lightweight ceramic material - Bauselite - which is being incorporated into its watches.

Simulation and modellingSouth Australia is home to more than 80 firms with cutting edge simulation and modelling capabilities servicing industries such as manufacturing, defence, health, mining and energy resources, transport, education and creative industries. Adelaide’s universities also offer broad simulation research capabilities and facilities, as well as educational pathways into simulation-related professions.

The nation’s peak body for the simulation community, Simulation Australasia, is headquartered in Adelaide, providing an international connection point for industry, research and government stakeholders.


South Australia is a place where ideas can be developed, trialled and sold to the world, in an environment with innovation at its core – and we apply this creativity using the latest technological and scientific research.

Our state is undergoing an economic transformation – moving towards high value-added, sophisticated activities that will generate new investment and create the jobs and industries of the future.

A connected cityAdelaide prides itself on being a smart and connected city where innovative new ideas and solutions can be developed, tested and incubated. A partnership between CISCO, the state government, the Adelaide City Council, the three public universities, iiNet and NEC is enhancing that reputation by building the network infrastructure for connected communities.

Adelaide was the first city in Australia to offer free Wi-Fi across the central business district and this has become one of the best-performing free Wi-Fi zones in Australia. In January 2015, CISCO announced Adelaide as the nation’s first Lighthouse City putting the city on a prestigious list that includes Barcelona, Chicago, Hamburg and Dubai.

In November 2015 the Smart City Studio was launched, opening up Adelaide as an innovation lab for entrepreneurs, community and researchers seeking to build the city of the future.

Adelaide has been announced as Australia’s first Gig City, with fibre networks already linking key universities, defence hubs, innovation hubs, schools and more than 150 other locations across the greater Adelaide region.

Adelaide is the first city outside of the United States admitted to the US Ignite accelerator program for data intensive businesses which includes Smart City initiatives.

Carbon neutral initiativesSouth Australia is actively looking for opportunities to create new and exciting industries in the global move to low carbon economies.

Through the South Australian Government’s A low carbon investment plan for South Australia, our goal is to achieve A$10 billion investment in low carbon energy generation by 2025.

To further South Australia’s ambitions our government recently committed to establishing a carbon neutral ‘Adelaide Green Zone’ to make Adelaide the world’s first carbon neutral city. This initiative is designed to drive further emissions reductions, increase the demand for renewable energy, build the state’s green industries, increase resource efficiency, improve waste management and facilitate the transition to cleaner transport modes.

TonsleySouth Australia is home to Tonsley, Australia’s first innovation precinct, bringing together leading-edge institutions and companies to connect with start-ups, business incubators and accelerators.

It combines an award winning mixed-use development, strong academic and training institutions, a mix of established global companies and start-ups, and carefully curated research and industry networks to offer investors a collaborative environment that supports high value industry.

The A$253 million investment on site will leverage over A$1 billion in private sector investment.

Tonsley’s key target sectors reflect the State’s areas of competitive advantage; mining and resource services; health and medical devices and assistive technologies; clean technologies and renewable energy; and software and simulation.

A culture of innovation


AerospaceSouth Australia is home to a critical mass of aerospace companies with strengths in engineering, testing and evaluation, systems integration and through-life-support. It is also home to the Australian Aerospace Alliance, the nation’s aerospace cluster.

With the full support of the state government, the Alliance seeks to foster collaboration with and between the state’s defence and commercial aerospace sectors, and to link South Australian aerospace companies with global defence contractors.

MaritimeSouth Australia has the Royal Australian Navy’s biggest projects and is home to the nation’s premier naval industry hub, Techport Australia. In addition to the Future Submarines Project, South Australia is scheduled to deliver a A$3 billion Offshore Patrol Vessel project from 2018.

Adelaide is also the headquarters of the A$8 billion Air Warfare Destroyer project, the most complex ship construction project ever undertaken in Australia.

The Australian Government’s Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group’s Maritime Division, located at Edinburgh, engages with industry to apply cutting-edge science and technology to enhance operational performance and survivability of maritime platforms.

LandTenders for the A$10 billion Land 400 project are in progress, and this is one small part of the State’s overall land combat system plans. South Australia will partner with defence and industry to deliver an Integrated Land Combat Systems precinct.

The custom-built precinct will bring together all Commonwealth, state and industry people, systems and infrastructure needed to build, integrate, upgrade, sustain and optimise the Land Combat System.

Home of Australia’s biggest defence investments

Over the next 20 years, South Australia will be home to the largest share of Australia’s total in-country defence materiel spend, with Adelaide the headquarters for the majority of the nation’s defence manufacturing and technology research, development and investment.

South Australia has been announced as the location of the A$50 billion Future Submarines Project - Australia’s biggest ever defence investment and one of the world’s single largest military contracts. This project alone will drive vast activity across defence and associated industries, particularly in the advanced manufacturing, technology and innovation sectors.

South Australia will be home to the nation’s A$230 million Centre for Defence Industry Capability, making it the heart of Australia’s defence innovation.


Through proactive, progressive policy and strong leadership the South Australian Government has created a stable and supportive business environment for investors – and an environment where new technologies and products can be trialled and tested.

We do this by implementing progressive legislation and a range of support programs and services designed specifically to foster growth and innovation within the advanced manufacturing sector.

South Australia embraces technological innovations and recognises their potential to improve congestion, save lives, reduce carbon emissions, and transform mobility for people across Australia. As a leading Smart City, Adelaide has enormous capacity for innovation and is the ideal location to become a test bed for transport innovation.

Driverless vehiclesThe South Australian Government has been the first in Australia to legislate to permit the testing of driverless vehicles on our state’s roads. This commitment to innovation and transformation highlights the state’s pioneering vision for this rapidly growing sector and reinforces its message that driverless vehicles in all forms are welcome here.

In November 2015, Adelaide hosted the first driverless car trials in the southern hemisphere, opening the door for our state to become a key player in the emerging driverless vehicle industry. The trial was undertaken in collaboration with Volvo and as part of the Australian Driverless Vehicle Initiative (ADVI) on Adelaide’s Southern Expressway, a freeway south of the city.

Volvo took part with its XC90 model to demonstrate lane keeping, adaptive cruise control and active queue assist in a fully automated mode. One of our primary telecommunications service providers, Telstra, provided a live stream broadcast of the demonstrations from inside one of the vehicles.

In October 2016, the South Australian Government announced a A$10 million investment to boost research, development, testing and deployment of connected and autonomous vehicle technology. Through this investment companies, industry bodies, research institutions and other organisations from overseas or Australia are invited to submit creative proposals that will accelerate the development and implementation of this technology in South Australia.

Electric vehiclesThe South Australian Government’s and Adelaide City Council’s zero carbon ambitions have widened the scope for electric vehicles in the state.

The state will be reviewing the Motor Vehicle Act and its Low Emission Vehicle Strategies to make it cheaper to register and purchase electric vehicles. These reviews also seek to build robust electric vehicle infrastructure including charging stations.

There is also policy development underway to restrict Adelaide’s main commercial district to hybrid and electric vehicles only in 10 years’ time. In 2017, the Adelaide City Council will install at least 40 additional charging stations to promote the use of electric vehicles in this area. There are ongoing discussions with vehicle manufacturers about regulatory changes needed for this shift to electric and autonomous vehicles.

Progressive environment for manufacturing


The South Australian Government has developed a dedicated strategy to drive the transition of manufacturing to high value-added activities that compete on value for money, not solely on cost.

The Manufacturing Works strategy outlines programs and initiatives that will support manufacturers to innovate and prosper in an increasingly competitive global environment.

These programs help local manufacturers develop products and services that are internationally competitive and linked to global supply chains, particularly where we have proven strengths, including

mineral and energy resources, agriculture and food, defence, construction, science and other knowledge-intensive manufacturing.

Growing advanced manufacturing has been identified as one of the South Australian Government’s Seven Strategic Priorities, and is recognised as a critical component of our economy.

The strategy offers applied learning programs and other activities that aim to practically develop the ability of firms to innovate, enhance their leadership and management skills, and explore new technology trends and market opportunities.

Growing advanced manufacturing has been identified as one of the South Australian Government’s Seven Strategic Priorities.

A plan for transforming manufacturing


Skills and research is in our DNA

Local advanced manufacturers work hand-in-hand with the research sector to take new innovative ideas through to commercialisation.

The state’s deep, technical manufacturing skills base provides an important asset for new and innovative manufacturers and investors alike.

Accessible skillsWith advanced supply chains firmly entrenched in the state through the automotive and defence manufacturing sectors, South Australia offers a highly skilled, yet diverse pool of talent for recruitment.

South Australia also has dedicated skills packages and resources to help your company recruit and train employees. Through our WorkReady programs, these packages can be tailored to your specific needs and structured to enable you to connect with a local, skilled workforce and ensure you find the task of employing and training people a simple one.

Industry and universities working in partnershipSouth Australia’s three local universities, The University of Adelaide, Flinders University and University of South Australia, have a proven track record of understanding business needs and helping local companies develop innovative high-value products and services through close connections to industry.

Local advanced manufacturers work hand-in-hand with the research sector to take new innovative ideas, products and services from the concept stage through to commercialisation.

The state government also works with the universities and industry to help develop innovative advanced manufacturing products in key technology areas.


Medical Technologies ProgramThe Medical Technologies Program is part of the well-established Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP) based at Flinders University. It supports the development of new, high-tech medical devices through collaboration between researchers, industry, end-users and government. Participants receive up to 250 hours of research expertise to assist with any stage of the research and development process.

NanoConnectDelivered through Flinders University’s Centre for Nanoscale Science and Technology, NanoConnect supports South Australian manufacturers in experimenting with advanced nanotechnologies and engaging with key South Australian technology researchers. Participants receive technical feasibility assessments of their projects and two-month laboratory based ‘proof of concept’ projects.

ClusteringThe South Australian Government has invested A$5 million over four years until June 2017 to support the establishment and development of industry clusters in aerospace, automotive, music technology, clean water technology, medical devices, and the Internet of Things for mining resources.

Key technology commercialisation programs


AustofixAn innovative gadget that removes the need for x-rays during orthopaedic surgery as well as an innovative, next-generation volar radius plate, VRP 2.0 is helping orthopaedic trauma device company, Austofix expand into the Middle East and China.

The company launched its Ezy-Aim Electronic Digital Targeting System in 2015 and it is driving sales of its stainless steel and titanium surgical nails.

Developed in South Australia, the device allows surgeons to accurately locate the nail implant inside the bone without the use of x-rays. This device and associated nails are used to repair fractures of the femur, tibia and humerus bones.

Austofix is also releasing their new generation volar radius plate, VRP 2.0. The General Manager Chris Henry said this compact, universal wrist plate uses our patented locking technology enabling the screws to create an angulation of 40 degrees as opposed to the standard 30 degrees.

“Using 3D printing during the design and manufacturing processes enabled us to realise a complex design without the costs associated with traditional manufacturing. It also enabled us to bring the device to market quickly,” he said.

Austofix was founded in 1993 by Dr Anthony Ingman. He is a former orthopaedic surgeon at the Royal Adelaide Hospital who is still heavily involved with the company as its technical director.

SupashockShock absorption technology developed for motorsport by South Australian company Supashock is being used to increase the safety and stability of tactical military trucks.

Supashock has used its expertise in active damping control to design high-quality shock absorbers for the defence industry.

Supashock is a well-known name in motor sport and launched its first product in Germany at the 2013 ADAC GT Masters, taking on racing royalty including BMW, Audi and Mercedes Benz.

The product is being trialled by Rheinmetall Defence Australia, which has installed the shock absorbers in one of its HX series trucks.

The new shock absorbers use a unique air-spring system and active damping control that allows greater flexibility in larger vehicles. This flexibility increases the stability of loading and unloading cargo – especially on steep slopes – reducing rollover potential and decreasing load time.

Supashock managing director Oscar Fiorinotto said the shock absorbers had the same productivity found in the company’s other products but with the reliability that the defence sector needs to have.

Success stories


“South Australia has a number of natural advantages - cost of property, availability and cost of skilled resources - advantages over eastern states and that encourages us to invest in South Australia and grow our operations here.”Nigel Garrard Managing Director and CEO Orora

DisclaimerInvestment Attraction South Australia and its employees do not warrant or make any representation regarding the use, or results of the use, of the information contained herein as regards to its correctness, accuracy, reliability and currency or otherwise. Investment Attraction South Australia and its employees expressly disclaim all liability or responsibility to any person using the information or advice.

This document is subject to change by Investment Attraction South Australia.

Let’s talkIn the first instance we want to understand your business needs, so please contact:

Andrew Cooper Director Future Industries and Advanced ManufacturingE: [email protected]: +61 481 914 465

Jurij PolischkoBusiness Development Manager Future Industries and Advanced Manufacturing E: [email protected]: +61 (0) 427 201 232

Peter HallBusiness Development ManagerFuture Industries and Advanced Manufacturing E: [email protected]: +61 (0) 417 206 101

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Published November 2016

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