Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The Smarter 3D Printing Series: Competitive Advantage of 3D Printing

Cyclical change occurs in industry when novel and innovative technologies and methodologies start to transform and disrupt existing industrial practices. The fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0 in common parlance is one such cyclical change that we are current in the midst of. It can be loosely defined as the introduction of automation and data exchange to create self governing manufacturing systems illustrated below.

Should you be looking for AI in an ERP?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has enjoyed a steady rise in popularity across almost every industry since its formal inception in the mid-twentieth century. 

Saferoads announces development of non-anchored temporary barrier

Saferoads Holdings Limited has announced the successful development of its first 100 kph crash-tested, non-anchored metal temporary barrier. The Warrangul-based road safety solutions company says...

RUAG Australia completes ‘major upgrade’ to its manufacturing facility at Bayswater

RUAG Australia has completed a major upgrade to its Hydraulic Actuator Centre of Excellence manufacturing facilities at Bayswater in a move that is expected...

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. 

Queensland to boost its supplies of PPE through expanded bulk storage site

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced today that the government will boost Queensland’s supplies of personal protective equipment by tens of millions of pieces through a...

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...
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Habitat for Humanity 3D Prints Concrete Home Using Autodesk Fusion 360

Habitat for Humanity and PERI 3D Construction discuss the process of building the organization’s first 3D printed home, including how Autodesk Fusion 360 played an important role.

Using the right technology to increase your productivity at home

The 'Work from Anywhere' Series is Sponsored By In the previous instalment of our Work from Home series we took a quick look at how new...

The force for sustainable change presented by women in manufacturing

Outdated assumptions and stereotypes surrounding manual labour have meant manufacturing has always been one of the most male-dominated industries in Australia. In 1998, the Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency reported that just 25.9% of its workforce was female.
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Responding to manufacturing demand and performance signals

Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.