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How Tasmanian dental group turns to in-house manufacturing to cut supply chain delays

A Tasmanian dental practice is bringing the manufacturing of some implants and prosthetic restorations in-house using 3D printing technology, aiming to reduce turnaround times and reliance on mainland dental laboratories.

Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 enters final run-up to Brisbane debut

Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to play a critical role in the national economy, underpinned by ongoing investment in advanced technologies, automation, and high-value production. 

Printers with smart technology prove valuable for businesses in the new normal

The 'Work from Anywhere' Series is Sponsored By As new working arrangements become the norm, many businesses, including small to medium enterprises are investing...

Huawei’s 4-step ‘AI-native’ mindset: A blueprint for industry transformation

At the recent HUAWEI CONNECT 2024, Zhang Ping'an, executive director of the Board of Huawei and CEO of Huawei Cloud, emphasised the importance of adopting an "AI-native" mindset for enterprises worldwide.

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. 

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.

Protected: Intelligent Manufacturing Forum to chart Austalia’s course towards Industry 4.0

In an era marked by rapid transformations in how products are designed, manufactured, and delivered, intelligent manufacturing, also known as Industry 4.0, emerges as a game-changer in addressing pressing issues, such as sustainability, global competition, skyrocketing costs, and skills shortages. 

Sydney’s new biomanufacturing hub set to advance medical research

The University of Sydney has announced the launch of its new Biomanufacturing Incubator, a cutting-edge initiative aimed at transforming the field of biomanufacturing by bridging the gap between biological research and industrial application. 

Protected: What does reshoring and local manufacturing mean for your manufacturing business?

The manufacturing sector in Australia has been undergoing significant transformation, driven by technological innovation, a focus on sustainability, and the ongoing impacts of global supply chain challenges.

Doing the right things: New year’s resolutions for Aussie manufacturers

Challenges that plagued the manufacturing industry in 2022 are not showing any signs of slowing down, leaving business leaders with the monumental task of dealing with these issues—or at least their remnants— all while pushing innovation, meeting customer demand, and driving operational growth. 
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds

As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.