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Australian manufacturing set for global defence boost under AUKUS, says GME
Australian manufacturers are poised for unprecedented access to US and UK defence markets under the AUKUS partnership, presenting long-term contracts, deeper supply chain integration, and industrial growth.
Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
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Metal AM simulation after the first wave
Between 2016 and 2020, a lot of organizations evaluated commercially available AM simulation tools. They took a handful of metal AM parts (usually coupons, demo brackets, simple manifolds) lined up a few software options, and asked a reasonable question, can you predict distortion?
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
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Fujitsu, Carnegie Mellon partner in launching new physical AI research centre
Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon University have jointly established a collaborative facility that will serve as a global research hub for developing and implementing physical AI technologies across various industries.
Major food processing tech exhibition set for Tokyo in June 2026
FOOMA Japan, one of the world’s largest comprehensive food processing technology exhibitions, is set to take place in Tokyo in June, featuring innovations that could help international manufacturers replicate Japanese food products at scale.
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Latest Manufacturing PMI
Australia MARCH 49.8 - Source: S&P
Global MARCH 51.3 - Source: JP Morgan
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