Wednesday, October 7, 2026

How to transform your operation into a smart factory: Taking a holistic approach

Smart factories are the future of Australian manufacturing. Characterised by digital technology, real-time data-driven systems, automation and artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), the modern smart factory is an achievable goal for manufacturers of all sizes, across all industries.

America’s oldest stiff extrusion manufacturer just cut costs by 75% with large-format 3D printing

It takes a while, but sometimes old dogs do learn new tricks. JC Steele & Sons (known Down Under as Steele Australia) has been a...

Meet BigRep – Redefining Additive

This video series is sponsored by We're wrapping up our BigRep series with a video that sums up everything we've seen so far from...

From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins

Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.

Australian manufacturers remain optimistic despite global challenges

Rising costs, inflation, and supply chain disruptions are increasingly gaining momentum, placing manufacturers all over the world under unprecedented pressure. 

Tickets Now Selling for the 2019 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards

The manufacturing industry's night of nights is taking place on the 14th of May at the waterside Peninsula, in Docklands with tickets now available for...

High speed 3D printing with the BigRep Pro: Just how fast does it get...

This video series is sponsored by We've seen the type of innovation that can be created using BigRep's flagship product, the BigRep Pro. Whether...

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. 

SAP S/4HANA’s role in sustainable manufacturing

For business leaders in the Australian manufacturing industry, digital transformation is not just a buzzword—it is a necessity to stay ahead and maintain a competitive edge in operational efficiency. 

Safety product manufacturer Enware celebrates 75th anniversary in Australia

Safety product company Enware Australia is celebrating its 75th anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to support Australian jobs and to maintain the high quality of...
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