AMRF signs MOU with Omron to support research and industry upskilling

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed yesterday that the NSW Government says is positioning Western Sydney at the forefront of advanced manufacturing.

Under the agreement, the Bradfield Development Authority’s Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) will work with automation company OMRON’s global network of Proof of Concept Centres to promote innovation, technology exchange, and productivity improvements across Western Sydney’s growing manufacturing sector.

The AMRF, located in the Bradfield City Centre, provides equipment, training and expertise to support enterprises to innovate, scale and adopt new manufacturing technologies. The collaboration with OMRON aims to support shared research, technology demonstration and industry upskilling.

“Western Sydney is already a powerhouse of economic growth, and partnerships are critical in accelerating the region’s transformation into a hub for advanced manufacturing,” said Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car. “Our continued focus on the growth and development of Bradfield means more high-quality, highly-skilled jobs for Western Sydney residents, in their own backyard.”

“We’re proud to support initiatives that not only accelerate advanced manufacturing but also reinforce NSW as a leader in technological capability and industrial transformation,” said Minister for Industry and Trade Anoulack Chanthivong.

“This initiative strengthens the longstanding Australia–Japan economic partnership and reinforces the close business relationship between Japanese industry and the NSW Government,” said the Company President of OMRON’s Industrial Automation division, Motohiro Yamanishi.

Image caption (L–R): Henry Zhou, Managing Director of OMRON Automation and Robotics Oceania; Motohiro Yamanishi, Global President of OMRON Industrial Automation Company; Jennifer Westacott AO, Chairperson, Bradfield Development Authority; Ken Morrison, CEO, Bradfield Development Authority.