The role of connected manufacturing in pandemic recovery
Working in manufacturing has been an interesting time in the last 12 months, with a rapid and yet, mostly undiscussed transition to working from home. With that has come a lot of really clever solution ...
To build a brand today, Australian manufacturers must put their online customers first
At an unprecedented scale, consumers are heading to the digital sphere to complete sales. The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly upended the customer-manufacturer dynamic in ways we’ve never witnessed before.
How to transform your operation into a smart factory: Building the Foundation
Smart factories are characterised by digital technology, real-time data-driven systems, automation and in some cases, artificial intelligence, and manufacturers with an eye on the future are embarking on journeys of digital transformation.
Western Sydney’s Full-Scale Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility
The Australian government has announced a $260 million investment in a full-scale Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF) to be built in Western Sydney.
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Industry leaders highlight importance of gender diversity in manufacturing
The manufacturing sector has long been a male-dominated industry, but recent efforts to increase gender diversity are paving the way for a more inclusive future.
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.
SAP S/4HANA’s role in sustainable manufacturing
For business leaders in the Australian manufacturing industry, digital transformation is not just a buzzword—it is a necessity to stay ahead and maintain a competitive edge in operational efficiency.
How mid-market manufacturers can seize advantage
A new study from Forrester Consulting is a warning for mid-market operators struggling to update their tech systems, but it also shines a way forward.
SOCO’s ‘Modern ERP for Manufacturers’ conference to feature business transformation expert
The Associations of Manufacturing Excellence has enlisted as a partner for IT consultancy SOCO’s upcoming event “Charging into the Future: Modern ERP for Manufacturers,” which will be held on 8 March.
Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
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Reducing downtime through real-time shop floor insights with Minitab’s Prolink
Unplanned downtime remains one of the most costly – and often misunderstood – challenges on the manufacturing floor.
