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Outdated assumptions and stereotypes surrounding manual labour have meant manufacturing has always been one of the most male-dominated industries in Australia.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.
How to transform your operation into a smart factory: Building intelligent applications
The Australian manufacturing industry is fast entering the era of Industry 4.0. Harnessing the latest technology and transforming your operation into a smart factory is vital to building resilience, and optimising productivity and operational efficiency. And with the right help, it’s easier than you might think.
Beyond insights: CRM’s transformative role in sustainable manufacturing
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.Â
How to make data work for energy efficiency
With energy costs increasingly becoming a hefty part of a manufacturer’s bottom line, the urgent need arises for groundbreaking methods that would help the industry alleviate its energy consumption.Â
Breakthough print innovations deliver a myriad of benefits for small business owners
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How to transform your operation into a smart factory: Setting the stage for more...
Over the last five or six years, customers have moved on from simply thinking about how emerging tech can help them, to actively looking at implementing digital transformation ...
Smart mat powered by graphene sensors provides solution for social distancing
Geelong-based Australian tech company Imagine Intelligent Materials, which specialises in advanced material technology using graphene, has developed a smart floor mat that is able...
Manufacturing companies encouraged to apply for Off-farm Efficiency Program funding
Manufacturing companies operating in the Murray Darling Basin are encouraged to apply for funding under the Off-farm Efficiency Program.
Visy acquires Australian operations of world’s biggest glass bottle maker for almost A$1 billion
Packaging and recycling giant Visy has struck a $1B deal with Owens Illinois’s local glassmaking business, making it one of Australia's biggest manufacturing acquisitions...
Cleaning solutions, manufactured for the industry
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.