Friday, September 4, 2026

Transforming industrial control with Siemens SIMATIC HMI Unified Basic Panels

At the core of every bustling industrial operation lies a crucial need: seamless control and visualisation. Addressing this demand, APS Industrial (APS) has introduced the Siemens SIMATIC HMI Unified Basic Panels, a solution crafted for this purpose. 

Ash Barty set to smash Australian Made Week

Ash Barty is a former Young Australian of the Year, an Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon champion, and has excelled in other endeavours, including golf, cricket and as an author, role model and a proud Ngarigo woman. Now, she is serving one of her most patriotic points yet as the ambassador for Australian Made Week 2023 (15–21 May). 

Australia joins US-led drive to hold software manufacturers more accountable for cybersecurity

The rising use of technology in manufacturing supply chains means the sector is more at risk of cyber breaches. Assessing the threat level to companies from cybercriminals is not easy.

Australia’s export boom: How diversification and innovation are driving success

Australia has long been a formidable player in global trade, with its exports spanning diverse sectors from agriculture and mining to education and technology.

MagCAD partners with 3DPRINTUK to 3D-print specialised bike parts on demand

In recent years, the cycling industry has undergone an immense transformation, owing mostly to the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. One of these technologies, 3D printing, has played a significant role in allowing companies like MagCAD to revolutionise the sector through customised solutions and products.

COVID shield: spray coating to shield surfaces from viruses, bacteria

Media release by The University of Sydney A first-of-its-kind sprayable coating that can prevent the surface spread of infection from bacteria and viruses - including...

The force for sustainable change presented by women in manufacturing

Outdated assumptions and stereotypes surrounding manual labour have meant manufacturing has always been one of the most male-dominated industries in Australia.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.

Top 3 digitisation outcomes for Aussie manufacturers

As the Australian manufacturing sector faces the challenges and transformations that come with rapid globalisation, the role of digital technology within the industry has never been more critical. 

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...

Sale of Business: Queen’s Slipper™ Playing Cards

The Opal Group is seeking immediate expressions of interest for the purchase of its Queen's Slipper Playing Cards business including the Queen's Slipper trademark in Australia and New Zealand, intellectual property and associated operating equipment.
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer

Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.