Monday, March 16, 2026

The future of manufacturing: Australia’s path to digital competitiveness

Midsize companies in the global industrial manufacturing sector are facing a transformative era driven by automation and artificial intelligence (AI). As industry leaders recognise, these technologies are reshaping the very foundations of manufacturing processes and workforce dynamics.

Kellogg’s joins clean energy revolution

Kellogg's Australia has just signed a seven year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Beryl Solar Farm. The PPA allows Kellogg's to generate 100...

Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex

The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation. 

MagCAD partners with 3DPRINTUK to 3D-print specialised bike parts on demand

In recent years, the cycling industry has undergone an immense transformation, owing mostly to the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. One of these technologies, 3D printing, has played a significant role in allowing companies like MagCAD to revolutionise the sector through customised solutions and products.

Concentrated solar power tech needed to power Australian industries at night, expert says

Australia needs to find new and better ways to store energy in order to meet the industry’s night-time heat requirements once coal and fossil gas have fully transitioned out of the system. 

Optimising your design to keep additive manufacturing systems efficient

This video series is sponsored by By now we have a fairly good idea of what the BigRep PRO is capable of doing. And...

From data to decisions: Domo’s Brad Kasell explores emerging tech in manufacturing

Amid rapid technological progress and dynamic shifts in the business environment, businesses across all sectors must remain ahead of the curve. Brad Kasell, a seasoned expert in business intelligence and technology at Domo, a cloud-native data experiences innovator, shares his perspective on the emerging trends reshaping the manufacturing sector.

Child-safety focus drives new washing machine design standard ahead of 2026 deadline

Australia’s appliance manufacturing sector is preparing for a major design update following a standards amendment that will require new washing machines to include a dual-action start mechanism from July 2026.

Modern Manufacturing Expo 2023: What’s new?

As part of its mission to showcase Australia’s leading-edge products, technologies and software, the Modern Manufacturing Expo is finally coming back to highlight the outstanding new technological trends and innovations in the Australian manufacturing industry, this time with artificial intelligence in full focus. 

Circular beds: Revolutionising sustainable bedding in Australia

A new wave of innovation is transforming the Australian manufacturing sector, with sustainability at its core. ROBOVOID, in collaboration with Swinburne University, GT Recycling, and Sustainability Victoria, has developed a groundbreaking bed base made entirely from recycled plastic. 
Advertisement

Reel Tech

Manson Industrial

Fanmaster

Featured Article

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.