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Manufacturers all over the world are on a constant mission to adapt to the ever-changing business landscape, continuously revamping operations and innovating new solutions that would enable them to efficiently mitigate major operational issues, such as supply chain disruptions. 

The race is on to make space components more dependable, affordable, scalable, and producible using agile manufacturing techniques as the aerospace industry moves quickly towards additive manufacturing (AM) as a method to convert innovative, physics-based designs into higher-performing parts.

Given the proverbial payroll cycle is rife with legislative and logistical obstacles, processing accurate, compliant and prompt payroll requires many working parts. That’s The Payroll Challenge.

The 3D printing landscape is poised for a revolutionary shift with a groundbreaking innovation that aims to make the technology more sustainable and versatile.

What happens when you build a career in one industry then create a start-up in another?

In an era where supply chain disruptions, long lead times, and rising costs continue to challenge manufacturers, on-demand production is proving to be the smarter, faster, and more cost-effective alternative.

As energy systems change at an unprecedented pace, businesses and grid operators are confronted with new pressures and prospects. From the rapid adoption of AI and electric vehicles to the increasing impact of extreme weather events, the demands on electricity networks are more complex than ever. 

In the dynamic world of Hunter manufacturing, a new generation of innovators is stepping up to secure the industry's future. Among these innovators is Jess Hodge, who, along with her husband Geoff, is transforming plastic waste into sustainable products through their company, Resourceful Living.

Outdated assumptions and stereotypes surrounding manual labour have meant manufacturing has always been one of the most male-dominated industries in Australia. In 1998, the Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency reported that just 25.9% of its workforce was female.

The manufacturing sector in Australia has been undergoing significant transformation, driven by technological innovation, a focus on sustainability, and the ongoing impacts of global supply chain challenges.