From Truganina to major projects: Mapei’s push to localise manufacturing in Australia
Global building materials manufacturer Mapei has commenced construction on a new $60 million manufacturing facility in Truganina, Melbourne, in a move the company says will significantly expand its Australian production capacity and strengthen its role in supporting major infrastructure projects.
Four 2025 trends shaping warehouse automation and intralogistics
As we enter 2025, warehouse automation and intralogistics continue to be shaped by technological innovation, evolving consumer demands, labour challenges and space scarcity, and a continued drive to optimise performance and efficiency.
Plant visualisation reduces customer risk and optimises automation solutions for PFi
Media Release by Rockwell Automation
Queensland, Australia, has found a way to provide its customers with additional certainty, and reduced risk.
PFi employs Emulate3D™ by Rockwell...
Innovations shaping the future of mining operations
Mining is often seen as a traditional, slow-moving sector, but right now it is undergoing a high-tech revolution. Innovation is not just a matter of staying technologically ahead; it is crucial for ensuring the safety of workers and enhancing operational efficiency.
Protected: Workplace Safety 101: Empowering employees with knowledge and skills for a secure workplace
In today's fast-paced business landscape, ensuring a safe workplace environment is not just a legal requirement but a moral responsibility.
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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Five ways to achieve significant productivity gains in manufacturing with Artificial Intelligence
Australia is not alone in facing a productivity slowdown as developed economies globally look to overcome the same challenge; which is undoubtedly the catalyst...
Cicada Innovations signs partnership with India’s mach33.aero to bolster international space collaboration
Cicada Innovation’s National Space Industry Hub has ventured into a partnership with India-based deep tech incubator mach33.aero to establish a bilateral international space collaboration...
Australian Made Week 2026 celebrates local industry with handcrafted throne campaign
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Australian manufacturing has found an unlikely new seat of power – a cheeky gold throne made from locally...
Futureproofing the supply chain
Manufacturers all over the world are on a constant mission to adapt to the ever-changing business landscape, continuously revamping operations and innovating new solutions that would enable them to efficiently mitigate major operational issues, such as supply chain disruptions.



























