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.
Victorian Government launches METS Regional Innovation Accelerator program
Victorian manufacturer Gekko Systems recently switched from making mine plant equipment to creating ventilators and is now playing a crucial role in Australia’s global...
The Smarter 3D Printing Series: Advancing Research and Learning
In 2011, an article in the Economist noted that 3D printing “makes it as cheap to create single items as it is to produce thousands”. This simple yet profound description best describes the disruptive potential of 3D printing and why everyone is clamouring to jump on the 3D printing bandwagon.
Beyond insights: How CRM solutions are transforming the manufacturing industry
The global manufacturing sector is witnessing a seismic shift in its automation approach as companies worldwide, big or small, grapple with the ongoing labour shortage and skills gap within the industry.
Tickets Now Selling for the 2019 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards
The manufacturing industry's night of nights is taking place on the 14th of May at the waterside Peninsula, in Docklands with tickets now available for...
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Welcome to the Feature Series for Australian Manufacturing, where each month we’ll shine the focus on one particular Australian manufacturer and breakdown what...
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)...
Iconic Blue Banner pickled onion returns to production in Tasmania
Blue Banner Pickled Onions will be making its way back to supermarket shelves following its return to production in Tasmania.
As part of the Federal...
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.
The economic forces driving manufacturing’s next cycle
Australia’s manufacturing sector entered 2026 with improving momentum, but renewed global disruption is again testing resilience across the industry.























