There are many factors that have led to the manufacturing decline in Australia; overreliance on raw material exports, limited research and development budgets, and politics to name a few. Professionals like Jason Hampton-Taylor, Business Development Manager at DCISIV Technologies, are leading the charge of innovators finding out of the box solutions to revitalize the manufacturing space in Australia. In this episode, host Renette Youssef speaks with Jason about his experience building microfactories, and the ultimate benefits of the model. The pair also discuss the benefits of collaboration and how to create a safety net for those taking risks with emerging technologies.