How to transform your operation into a smart factory: Building intelligent applications
The Australian manufacturing industry is fast entering the era of Industry 4.0. Harnessing the latest technology and transforming your operation into a smart factory is vital to building resilience, and optimising productivity and operational efficiency. And with the right help, it’s easier than you might think.
How to transform your operation into a smart factory: Building the Foundation
Smart factories are characterised by digital technology, real-time data-driven systems, automation and in some cases, artificial intelligence, and manufacturers with an eye on the future are embarking on journeys of digital transformation.
Producers and manufacturers show great interest in branding their products as genuinely Aussie
The not-for-profit Australian Made Campaign that administers and promotes the iconic green-and-gold kangaroo has announced that the average number of businesses registering for the...
Manufacturing with seaweed. Grant to assist South Australian seaweed company expand
A Beachport-based seaweed company in South Australia is set to use a $38,045 State Government grant to upgrade its processing equipment in an effort to...
Reality check: Aussie factories’ journey to responsible AI implementation
Artificial intelligence has become more than just a buzzword as it promises to revolutionise every other industry in the world, including manufacturing. In Australia, in particular, the hype surrounding AI and automation has reached a fever pitch, with many business leaders leveraging their resources to race towards adoption and implementation.
ABB celebrates 60 years of transformer manufacturing in Perth
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has this week celebrated the significant milestone of 60 years of transformer manufacturing in Western Australia.
Recognising...
Iveco Australia – a century of transport and truck manufacturing heritage in Australia
The inception of Australia’s transport industry is rooted in the early years of the 20th century, when the International Harvester Company of Australia (IHCA)...
Essentials of the Modern Manufacturing Operation Part 2: Mobile Workstation
The Essentials of the Modern Manufacturing Operation is presented by HP for Business.
Wireless technology has developed tremendously over the last 5 years, changing the...
Sidus Space and Markforged are sending a 3D-printed satellite to space
Aerospace company Sidus Space has recognised additive manufacturing’s capability as a highly effective tool to optimise weight in systems designed to reach space, with the development of a 3D-printed satellite set to launch in 2023.
The Australian Advantage
The Australian Made claim has never been more powerful than right now. It tells consumers products that carry the claim are made to some of the world’s highest manufacturing and safety standards, with inputs often sourced from Australia’s clean green environment. It also makes a compelling statement about generating local jobs and economic activity.
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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.
