Queensland based, manufacturing focused.

Committed to ensuring the future growth and prosperity of manufacturing in Queensland.

We create alignment between communities, government, and industry and deliver programs across regional and urban areas. The Queensland Manufacturing Institute is a not-for-profit organisation, inclusive of the entire Queensland manufacturing community.

 
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Corporate Social Responsibility

In today's world, ethical and sustainable practices are essential for businesses. By partnering with QMI, you can demonstrate your commitment to positive social outcomes.

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Women Who Weld program leads to a new career in heavy automotive manufacturing

QMI’s Women Who Weld program aims to increase the gender diversity by encouraging young women to pursue careers in the manufacturing sector.

Patience Terry, a former student at Glenala State High School, is now a first year apprentice at Cummins thanks to her involvement in the Women Who Weld program.

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Discover the Future: Exciting Career Pathways in the Manufacturing Industry

The manufacturing industry is no longer just about factory floors and assembly lines. Today, it stands at the forefront of innovation, blending advanced technologies, creativity, and sustainability. From 3D printing and robotics to biofabrication and sustainable engineering, manufacturing is reshaping how we build, create, and live

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Biofabrication and Bioengineering

QMI's Gateway to Industry Advanced Manufacturing program recently hosted a webinar to inspire students to consider a career in biofabrication and bioengineering. Attendees learnt how the industry is revolutionising healthcare by creating unique patient-specific models using 3D printing, as well as using other advanced manufacturing technologies to create biomaterials for tissue engineering. Critical thinking, problem solving and communication are the three most important attributes for people to be successful in this exciting field, regardless of academic background.

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Driving a circular economy in the textile manufacturing sector

QMI’s Gateway to Industry Schools Program hosted a webinar for Advanced Manufacturing Gateway Schools which focused on the circular economy in the textile manufacturing sector. The discussion was led by Meriel Chamberlin, CEO of Full Circle Fibres, an expert in sustainable textiles and designing, who discussed how to create a sustainable and regenerative system that minimises waste and maximises resource efficiency.

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Dalby South’s Learning Adventure with GISP & Finch Engineering

Finch Engineering and Dalby South State School's Year 4 students have been involved in a year-long project collaboration to solve a real world industry problem. QMI's GISP Advanced Manufacturing team visited the region and witnessed the students engaging with the latest technology, exposing them to the exciting world of advanced manufacturing.

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Creating value for both industry and government

The Queensland Manufacturing Institute implements both private and government-led programs to create new opportunities in collaboration with the industry.

We work with industry to upskill and attract staff, create ideas, opportunities and jobs. This assists manufacturers to access and explore new local and global markets.

 
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Our Programs and Services

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We connect over 50,000 Queensland manufacturing businesses.