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Launched in 2006, Western Australia's (WA) Innovators of the Year has celebrated local businesses, government entities and young people that have developed an outstanding innovative product, technology or service for 20 years.
The Advanced Manufacturing Award is awarded to a WA applicant who has used advanced technology and knowledge inputs as an integral part of their manufacturing process to create efficient, higher value-add and more complex manufacturing goods across the manufacturing value chain.
This includes using research, knowledge, advanced processes and/or business models including additive manufacturing, automation, Industry 4.0 and/or 5.0 digital technologies and/or robotics.
The winner will receive a cash prize of $30,000 (excl. GST).
Meet our finalists
In 2026, there are four finalists for the Advanced Manufacturing Award:
Alba Edible Oils
Alba Edible Oils (AEO) is the only edible oil refinery in Western Australia (WA) and has developed a chemical-free patent-pending refining technology that is redefining how premium edible oils are produced worldwide.
Blakemere Engineering
ZeroStab is a subsea hydraulic connector that uses laser-sintered metal additive manufacturing to break a design ceiling the offshore industry has lived with for decades.
Element Zero
Element Zero is commercializing a novel, low temperature mineral processing platform to decarbonize mining and mineral resources.
SpiroPak
SpiroPak is a novel approach to the internal structure of columns at the heart of chemical, LNG, refining and carbon-capture plants, lowering their energy use, cost and physical footprint.
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