APS Industrial showcases Siemens SIMATIC ET 200 for scalable automation
As manufacturing operations adopt greater levels of automation and increasingly connected production systems, the need for flexible and reliable input/output (I/O) solutions is becoming more important.
What does it take to truly achieve smart manufacturing in Asia Pacific?
Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed the rise of Asia Pacific through its manufacturing capability, fueled by labor, economic and regulatory advantages. However, the world’s manufacturing powerhouse is now at a critical inflection point.
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.
To reinvent the wheel amidst a crisis, Australian manufacturers must go direct-to-consumer
The coronavirus pandemic forced B2B buyers and sellers to curtail physical efforts. But it also opened a whole new world of business opportunities for those willing to make the radical, digital leap.
Rockwell Automation’s global study reveals 85% of automotive manufacturers to maintain, grow workforce
Manufacturing is becoming more innovative in the automotive sector, with advancements such as driverless technology and sustainability, particularly with the growing popularity of electric vehicles.
How data analytics can revolutionise manufacturing in Industry 4.0
The arrival of technological advancements in manufacturing has ushered in a new era of innovations and challenges for smart factories.
For businesses in the era of Industry 4.0, data analytics serves as the driving force for revolutionising manufacturing processes and addressing new challenges that come with it.
Top software tools for Australian manufacturers
The manufacturing industry in Australia is continually evolving, driven by technological advancements and increasing demands for efficiency and productivity.
How technology supported Foodmach in keeping up with demand for mask-making machines during COVID-19
Article by Rod Hunt, Head of Customer Strategy and Innovation
at Autodesk (Australia & New Zealand)
When Autodesk customer Foodmach, an automation, robotics, integration and turnkey...
Concrete innovations poised to solve national challenges – UNSW Sydney
Around 70 per cent of the world's population resides in structures made of concrete, making it the second most used material in construction after water, UNSW Sydney researchers said in a news release.
Manufacturing wrapped up: Trends that shaped the industry in 2023
It is undeniable that 2023 has been a transformative year for the Australian manufacturing sector as it navigates through numerous challenges throughout the year.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
