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10 products you didn’t know were manufactured in Australia

Whilst it’s true that cars are no longer being made on Australian soil, Aussie manufacturing is still thriving across many other industries.

Accelerate your Journey to Scale AM Production

Additive manufacturing (AM) has the power to completely transform manufacturing businesses. According to a study by Jabil, up to 90% of manufacturers believe that additive manufacturing is essential to future-proofing their businesses.

Forecasting the future: GridBeyond’s new tool supports smarter energy planning

As Australia’s energy landscape grows more dynamic, businesses operating in the National Electricity Market (NEM) face increasing challenges – from rising costs and evolving regulations to the growing presence of decentralised and renewable energy sources.

Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP

Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.

What the future holds for metal additive manufacturing

A wide array of opportunities have been opened for materials manufacturers as the additive manufacturing metals market matured and scaled over the last decade. What are the factors that push this market’s progress and what does the future hold in the next 10 years?

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.

Australian Made calls on consumers to choose local over foreign products

The Australian Made Campaign is urging consumers to start buying local products or risk losing more jobs, following the announcement of both Ford and...

Australian Made calls on Government support for country-of-origin branding

The Australian Made Campaign is calling on all sides of the Government to show stronger support for country-of-origin branding. Australian Made Campaign Chief Executive Ian...

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...

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.
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods

For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.