Thursday, June 18, 2026

Manufacturing trends in 2022 and what lies ahead

The Australian manufacturing industry has seen dynamic trends in 2022 as it still recovers from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is no secret that the industry is still dealing with the remnants of the disruptive global event as it weathers through challenging issues such as skills gaps, supply chain bottlenecks, and workforce shortages. 

Quickstep Flare Housing Manufacturing Facility Update

Quickstep Holdings' new flare housing manufacturing facility at its Bankstown, Australia site has received an unsuccessful result from Chemring Australia for the proposal to...

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. 

Bluetooth® in Measuring and Instrumentation

Modern industrial practices have evolved and changed considerably from their first incarnations due to available technologies and processes. The discipline of instrumentation is no exception. Instrumentation can be defined as the term referring to measuring instruments used for

Fine Food Australia honors 2013’s New Product Awardees

Winners of the New Product Awards at this year’s Fine Foods Australia were announced on Tuesday night at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. According...

Tomcar Australia and the benefits of nurturing innovation

Sponsored by:   Welcome to the Feature Series for Australian Manufacturing, where each month we’ll shine the focus on one particular Australian manufacturer and breakdown what...

Delivering growth: how invoice finance transformed a logistics business

For a smaller freight-forwarding company to compete with international behemoths, Global Trade Logistics founder Gary Coutsoudis knows he and his team must outperform.

GuardLab brings manufacturing back to Australia

GuardLab, one of the fastest growing sportstech companies in the world, has officially opened its Asia Pacific headquarters in Melbourne, Victoria. GuardLab was established in...

Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.

Key trends expected for the manufacturing sector in 2024

The manufacturing sector outlook for 2024 remains cautious amidst several challenges. Fiscal tightening, inflation, and geopolitical instability could undermine growth in 2024, and if favourable economic trends start to unwind, the risk of a downturn looms large.  
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