Friday, September 18, 2026

Reducing downtime through real-time shop floor insights with Minitab’s Prolink

Unplanned downtime remains one of the most costly – and often misunderstood – challenges on the manufacturing floor.

Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer

Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.

CMU scientists unveil first full-sized 3D bioprinted model of the human heart

Researchers from the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania have successfully created the first full-size 3D bioprinted human heart model using their Freeform...

New JV to manufacture Aussie made MICRO19 hand sanitiser

Wellness and Beauty Solutions Limited (WNB) will form an incorporated joint venture company with plastics packaging specialists, Piggott Investments and Glegra, to manufacture MICRO19...

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.

Behind the Australian Made logo: Six manufacturers shaping local industry

Australian manufacturers are continuing to invest in local production, innovation and sustainability across a wide range of industries. From textiles and packaging to construction and advanced manufacturing, Australian Made licensees are developing products tailored to local conditions while supporting Australian jobs and capabilities.

How a small pet food manufacturer supports a 5x increase in production capacity

For Advanced Pet Care of Australia, scaling into one of Australia’s top pet food manufacturers required more than new production capacity – it required better systems. 

CSL partners with University of Queensland and CEPI to advance development and manufacture of...

Media Release CEPI, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, CSL (ASX:CSL) and The University of Queensland (UQ) today announced that they have entered into a...

New hybrid technology bus hits Melbourne’s streets

Bus operator CDC Victoria has deployed the first of 50 new Hybrid technology buses on Melbourne's public transport routes following successful trials across Victoria. The...

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.
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer

Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.