Benchmarking metal coating and metal fabrication technologies for polymer micro parts: A comparative analysis
Horizon Microtechnologies is a company expert in coating processes that add material and functionality to a microstructure, all developed to work with a range of materials and shapes.
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.
Boosting STEM careers to address Australia’s skills gap
Among a great number of critical problems exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past three years, Australia is also looking at a future plagued by the lack of enough skilled workers across various industries, such as manufacturing.
Demystifying data and AI in Australian manufacturing
Data is the backbone of modern manufacturing processes, encompassing everything including customer preferences, production quantity, supply chain logistics, and product quality metrics.
Workforce first: GME’s path to stronger sovereign manufacturing
Australian communications manufacturer GME is placing workforce development at the centre of its growth strategy as the country continues to grapple with record-low unemployment and widespread skills shortages.
U.K. Teen Designs and Prints One-Piece ‘Unmanufacturable’ Aerospike Rocket
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With shortened classroom time due to the country’s Covid lockdown, U.K. high-school student Ewan Craig finished required studies early and...
Report: Revenue dips among Aussie manufacturers, budget brings hope
Australian manufacturers have experienced a decline in sales revenue this quarter following their best performance in five years, according to the latest figures from inventory management software brand Unleashed.
Can 3D Printing Replace CNC Machining?
One of the most debated topics in today's manufacturing industry is whether existing technology like traditional CNC manufacturing should be replaced with more advanced systems like 3D Printers.
Hardware as a service: A new paradigm for service contracts
Across the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, Hardware as a Service (HaaS) is proving to be a transformative concept. The world at large has become familiar and comfortable with software delivered as a service commodity via subscription model both for professional organisations and individuals.
Why the Australian steel industry needs to forge an AI-driven path
Despite being a cornerstone of Australia’s economy, the country’s steel manufacturing industry is currently facing a critical juncture amid intense global competition.
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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.
