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...
The Smarter 3D Printing Series: Getting on board with 3D Printing
The fourth industrial revolution promises a paradigm shift to industry and society. The combination of cyber-physical systems (CPS), the internet of things (IoT), industrial internet of things (IIOT), cloud computing...
Looking ahead: Australian tech industry in the near future
The Australian tech industry has seen massive changes over the last two years as businesses, both big and small, were pushed to expand and innovate in the wake of a global pandemic.
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.
Australian manufacturer launches fashion label showcasing artists on the autism spectrum
What happens when you build a career in one industry then create a start-up in another?
ABB pushes new BESS-as-a-Service model to meet soaring energy demands
As Australia prepares for a major energy transition, the need for scalable, flexible battery storage solutions has never been more urgent. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) forecasts that the country will require around 9GW of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) by 2027 to support renewable energy integration, manage coal plant closures, and address rising grid volatility.
Should you be looking for AI in an ERP?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has enjoyed a steady rise in popularity across almost every industry since its formal inception in the mid-twentieth century.
University of Sydney delivers latest hope to combat deepfake epidemic
Our brains can subconsciously detect deepfakes, even if our conscious minds are deceived, according to a team of neuroscientists from the University of Sydney.
Deepfakes...
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.
The crucial role of workforce management in continuous shift manufacturing environments
There are a multitude of challenges currently facing the manufacturing sector in Australia, not least managing an ageing skilled workforce operating on a 24/7 shift basis.
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
