Tuesday, June 23, 2026

First of 340 new Adelaide Metro buses roll off assembly line in SA

Scania and its Australian partner Precision Buses have rolled out the first of 340 new Adelaide Metro buses under the ten-year contract awarded by...

Protected: 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.

How manufacturers can mitigate the rising dangers of natural disasters

Australians are familiar with natural disasters like heatwaves, bushfires, droughts, floods, severe storms, and tropical cyclones. According to the Climate Council, 84 per cent of Australians have been directly affected by at least one climate-fuelled disaster since 2019(1).

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. 

Using the right technology to increase your productivity at home

The 'Work from Anywhere' Series is Sponsored By In the previous instalment of our Work from Home series we took a quick look at how new...

BOC pioneers decarbonisation efforts in Australian manufacturing

In response to growing demands for sustainable practices, BOC has outlined a comprehensive approach to decarbonisation, focusing on providing diverse solutions tailored to meet the needs of various industries. 

Beyond insights: CRM’s transformative role in sustainable manufacturing

Manufacturing companies worldwide are increasingly gearing up for a significant transformation with environmental sustainability at the centre. This comes amid stronger environmental regulations, a shift in consumer behaviour, and the industrial sector delves deeper into Industry 4.0. 
Conturo Prototyping

Instantly Advance Your Manufacturing Capabilities with Fusion 360 Extensions

If you have used Fusion 360, you’re already aware that it’s a very powerful tool. A single cloud program for design, modelling, and manufacturing, Fusion 360 gives you

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Outdated assumptions and stereotypes surrounding manual labour have meant manufacturing has always been one of the most male-dominated industries in Australia.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

From garage startup to smart tech leader: MyPlace champions local manufacturing and energy-efficient homes

As Australian households face rising energy costs and growing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint, smart home climate technologies are gaining traction as a practical solution. 
Advertisement

Featured Article

Future-ready manufacturing: How AI and cloud ERP are transforming supply chains

As manufacturers face growing supply chain disruption, rising costs and increasing operational complexity, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud ERP and connected digital systems are becoming essential tools for improving visibility, resilience and decision-making.