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Manufacturing companies worldwide are increasingly gearing up for a significant transformation with environmental sustainability at the centre. This comes amid stronger environmental regulations, a shift in consumer behaviour, and the industrial sector delves deeper into Industry 4.0. 

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. 

One of the major challenges for modern manufacturers in the post-pandemic era is the reliability of its supply chain. When building material and critical components used in the production line fall short, productivity drops, and operational costs can rise very quickly. In fact, a disruption can cost an organization 45% of one year’s profits over the course of a decade.

As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, Australian manufacturers are increasingly recognising the need to reduce their carbon footprint and transition towards a more sustainable future.

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.

The previous feature in this series explained the basics of Bluetooth® Technology and how they could be applied for measurement taking and instrumentation. This part will focus on the measurement of lengths and physical dimensions to the precise micrometer level of precision. If you would like to...

For efficient cleaning of even the toughest of environments, you can trust the Innova range from Comac. Built for the efficient cleaning of commercial spaces, these ride-on floor scrubbers can save you time and money.

Ash Barty is a former Young Australian of the Year, an Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon champion, and has excelled in other endeavours, including golf, cricket and as an author, role model and a proud Ngarigo woman. Now, she is serving one of her most patriotic points yet as the ambassador for Australian Made Week 2023 (15–21 May). 

In today’s cloud-connected world you would expect design tools to have overcome the collaboration challenges facing electronics and mechanical designers. Yet, most development teams still struggle relying on manual methods, such as emails and exchanging files, to overcome such a complex task.

The Rapid Discovery and Fabrication Laboratory and the Advanced Porous Materials Laboratory are the two new research facilities at RMIT University’s Melbourne City campus...