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Beyond the factory floor: Rethinking e-commerce to revolutionise B2B dynamics

The business-to-business (B2B) trading landscape in the manufacturing and distribution industries has gone through drastic changes in recent years, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic when streamlined digital experiences became the new normal. 
Customer image from Conturo Prototyping showing their use of Fusion 360 and the Fusion 360 Machining Extension. Image shows the inside of a CNC machine as it uses a spindle-mounted probe to take measurements on a component.

How Conturo Prototyping are delivering complex prototypes faster with the Fusion 360 Machining Extension

Machining complex parts can be challenging, expensive and time consuming – but Conturo Prototyping is changing that with the advanced 5-axis CNC machining capabilities provided by the Autodesk Fusion 360 Machining Extension.

Beyond the factory floor: How to navigate post-pandemic B2B manufacturing landscape

The manufacturing and distribution sectors have traditionally been slow to adopt business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, but this drastically changed in the wake of the pandemic. 

Unlocking manufacturing potential: The role of IIoT Smart Factory Accelerators

With Industry 5.0 kicking off, manufacturing companies are at the forefront of a technological revolution, seeking innovative solutions for their factories to drive operational efficiency and maintain a competitive edge.

Five ways to achieve significant productivity gains in manufacturing with Artificial Intelligence

Australia is not alone in facing a productivity slowdown as developed economies globally look to overcome the same challenge; which is undoubtedly the catalyst...

Timber use expands in public architecture and community spaces – Big River Group

Creating public spaces that are both functional and engaging is a primary goal for architects and designers, with timber playing a crucial role in shaping these environments. 

Protected: Australia’s sure-fire guide to mastering intelligent manufacturing

The global manufacturing industry is currently facing massive transformations and uncharted challenges with the arrival of Industry 4.0’s technological advancements. 

META2.0 pushes Australia to the forefront of UAV manufacturing innovation

Swinburne University’s AIR Hub has launched the META2.0 project, revolutionising UAV manufacturing by integrating automation, digital engineering, and advanced composite materials for high-rate aerospace production.

Protected: Intelligent Manufacturing Forum to chart Austalia’s course towards Industry 4.0

In an era marked by rapid transformations in how products are designed, manufactured, and delivered, intelligent manufacturing, also known as Industry 4.0, emerges as a game-changer in addressing pressing issues, such as sustainability, global competition, skyrocketing costs, and skills shortages. 

Cognizant targets connected, AI-enabled manufacturing with new platform

As manufacturers look to extend artificial intelligence beyond data analysis and into physical operations, the focus is increasingly shifting towards systems that can sense, interpret and respond to conditions on the factory floor.
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