Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Can 3D Printing Replace CNC Machining?

One of the most debated topics in today's manufacturing industry is whether existing technology like traditional CNC manufacturing should be replaced with more advanced systems like 3D Printers.

Inventia Life Science wins 2019 Good Design Award of the Year for its Rastrum...

Australian biomedical company Inventia Life Science is the winner of the 2019 Good Design Award of the Year for its Rastrum 3D Bioprinter –...

3D CAD Reinvented – Addressing the Problems Electronic Designers Face Now and in the...

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.

How manufacturers can transform the way they buy power

Advertorial Content This March, Flow Power revealed businesses that signed onto their Corporate Renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) saved $14M collectively since their contracts began...

To build a brand today, Australian manufacturers must put their online customers first

At an unprecedented scale, consumers are heading to the digital sphere to complete sales. The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly upended the customer-manufacturer dynamic in ways we’ve never witnessed before.

Flinders to establish Australia’s first reconfigurable ‘Future Factory’ at Tonsley  

Flinders University has unveiled plans for a new Australian Centre for Innovative Manufacturing (ACIM) that would generate $182 million in economic activity for South...

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.

Ash Barty set to smash Australian Made Week

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). 
Customer image from Conturo Prototyping showing their use of Fusion 360 and the Fusion 360 Machining Extension. Image shows the inside of a CNC machine as it uses a spindle-mounted probe to take measurements on a component.

How Conturo Prototyping are delivering complex prototypes faster with the Fusion 360 Machining Extension

Machining complex parts can be challenging, expensive and time consuming – but Conturo Prototyping is changing that with the advanced 5-axis CNC machining capabilities provided by the Autodesk Fusion 360 Machining Extension.

Reality check: Aussie factories’ journey to responsible AI implementation

Artificial intelligence has become more than just a buzzword as it promises to revolutionise every other industry in the world, including manufacturing. In Australia, in particular, the hype surrounding AI and automation has reached a fever pitch, with many business leaders leveraging their resources to race towards adoption and implementation.
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