Monday, July 6, 2026

Protected: What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods

For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.

APS Industrial brings Siemens’ next-gen PLC to Aussie manufacturers

As the manufacturing industry advances towards greater automation and digitalisation, companies are seeking smarter and more efficient control solutions to enhance their operations. 

The future of sports manufacturing: Inside M2M Group’s AI-powered strategy

As the sports manufacturing industry evolves, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a critical catalyst for innovation and efficiency.

3D-printed skin technology offers hope for wound healing and hair restoration

A recent breakthrough in 3D bioprinting technology has paved the way for the creation of multi-layered living skin with the potential to regenerate hair follicles.

Minitab acquisition highlights growing role of experimentation in modern manufacturing

As manufacturing processes become more complex and competitive pressures intensify, companies are increasingly turning to structured experimentation and advanced analytics to optimise production, reduce waste and accelerate innovation.

Optimising your design to keep additive manufacturing systems efficient

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Forecasting the future: GridBeyond’s new tool supports smarter energy planning

As Australia’s energy landscape grows more dynamic, businesses operating in the National Electricity Market (NEM) face increasing challenges – from rising costs and evolving regulations to the growing presence of decentralised and renewable energy sources.

Aussies want more manufacturing in Australia, research reveals

A 2022 study by Roy Morgan has shown that 90% of Australians think we should be undertaking more manufacturing in Australia.

A Higher Standard of Hygiene

When you want to make light work congested areas, the Vispa 35 is synonymous with a compact clean. This walk-behind floor scrubber comes in battery and cable-powered models and replaces your manual cleaning efforts. Up your commercial cleaning game with added manoeuvrability and ease-of-use.  

Manufacturing SMEs among prolific collaborators in CSIRO’s Innovation Connections initiative

A series of partnerships between small business players and academia have received backing from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, to realise big research and development outcomes in various industries, including manufacturing. 
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Responding to manufacturing demand and performance signals

Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.