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In 2020, Kyocera AVX, a US-based global manufacturer of advanced electronic components, spearheaded a plan to globalise all the systems across its manufacturing facilities located around the globe. 

As the Australian manufacturing sector faces the challenges and transformations that come with rapid globalisation, the role of digital technology within the industry has never been more critical. 

Digital transformation technologies are experiencing a gold rush in the manufacturing industry, not just in Australia but beyond. However, amid this surge in cutting-edge tech and automation processes, a fundamental element remains crucial: trust.

The arrival of technological advancements in manufacturing has ushered in a new era of innovations and challenges for smart factories. For businesses in the era of Industry 4.0, data analytics serves as the driving force for revolutionising manufacturing processes and addressing new challenges that come with it. 

Sustainability has become a significant driving force in the global food supply chain as the demand for alternative products increasingly pressures manufacturers and distributors into abandoning single-use non-biodegradable plastic packaging.

Data is the backbone of modern manufacturing processes, encompassing everything including customer preferences, production quantity, supply chain logistics, and product quality metrics. 

Mitsubishi Electric Australia seeks to help system integrators get their businesses off the ground with its new System Integrator program, which it unveiled at the recent Modern Manufacturing Expo in Sydney. 

Australians’ perception of local manufacturing is growing steadily through the years as the critical industry becomes a vital factor in the country’s economy and the nation’s efforts to achieve environmental goals. 

Skill shortage has emerged as a pressing concern in the Australian manufacturing landscape as volumes of migration into the country increase and the need to fill the manpower gap reverberates throughout the industry. 

In a significant move to bolster its presence in the Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) region, Legrand, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure, has acquired Australian Plastic Profiles (APP), a prominent player in the Australian PVC conduit market.