Monday, October 19, 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.

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)...

Manufacturers dial up investment in technology and sustainability

The Commonwealth Bank has recently launched its first Manufacturing Insights Report. The report speaks to hundreds of manufacturers of different sizes and types, in which they were asked about their financial performance during the pandemic, how well they adapted, and their approach to business in the year ahead.

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.

Breakthough print innovations deliver a myriad of benefits for small business owners

The 'Work from Anywhere' Series is Sponsored By In the last piece of our three-part Work from Anywhere series we’re going to focus on...

Driving the future of smart energy: GridBeyond and ABB unveil new white paper on...

As industries adopt cleaner, more intelligent energy solutions, the ability to manage, store, and trade energy efficiently is increasingly vital to sustaining a competitive edge.

Aussie PhD candidate wins top innovation prize for revolutionary 3D printed tools

RMIT University PhD candidate Jimmy Toton received the 2019 Young Defence Innovator Award and $15,000 prize at the Avalon International Airshow for his research...

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...

How Taiwan is revolutionising its AI data centres with liquid cooling

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence relies heavily on the infrastructure that supports it. As AI continues to transform industries worldwide, the demand for robust and efficient data centre operations has never been more critical. This, in turn, has brought attention to the environmental impact of these facilities.

Circular beds: Revolutionising sustainable bedding in Australia

A new wave of innovation is transforming the Australian manufacturing sector, with sustainability at its core. ROBOVOID, in collaboration with Swinburne University, GT Recycling, and Sustainability Victoria, has developed a groundbreaking bed base made entirely from recycled plastic. 
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds

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