Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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.

Empowering manufacturers with AI-ready architectures through Cognite Embedded

In a rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the need for streamlined data integration and innovative solutions has never been more critical. 

The five biggest recalls of 2024

Australian consumers value safety and reliability. When they buy a product, whether it’s food, appliances, vehicles, or hardware, they expect it to perform as promised and meet acceptable quality standards. 

Super duplex stainless steel potential in advanced manufacturing

In the advanced manufacturing industry, a breakthrough in material science is poised to revolutionise the landscape of tough applications.

Huawei’s 4-step ‘AI-native’ mindset: A blueprint for industry transformation

At the recent HUAWEI CONNECT 2024, Zhang Ping'an, executive director of the Board of Huawei and CEO of Huawei Cloud, emphasised the importance of adopting an "AI-native" mindset for enterprises worldwide.

Strategic water use in manufacturing: A blueprint for Australia’s future

As the world pivots towards sustainability, Australia’s manufacturing sector faces significant challenges in ensuring long-term water security. 

5 Ways to Power up Your People and Strengthen Your Organisation

The global pandemic has forced change in almost every area of business, including how, when and where we work. Here’s how to make the most of this brave new world.

Management controls highlights top trends and predictions for heavy asset industry

The heavy asset industry has proven resilient to economic, social, and environmental challenges it has faced over centuries of operation. In today’s environment of heightened technical advancement and greater-than-ever focus on employee wellbeing and productivity, Management Controls President Ken Naughton has identified several industry-leading trends that will impact decision-making through 2023 and into 2024.

Protected: What does reshoring and local manufacturing mean for your manufacturing business?

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.

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...
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How a small pet food manufacturer supports a 5x increase in production capacity

For Advanced Pet Care of Australia, scaling into one of Australia’s top pet food manufacturers required more than new production capacity – it required better systems.