What does it take to truly achieve smart manufacturing in Asia Pacific?
Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed the rise of Asia Pacific through its manufacturing capability, fueled by labor, economic and regulatory advantages. However, the world’s manufacturing powerhouse is now at a critical inflection point.
The case for mass finishing for mass AM parts and components
Post-processing is a hot topic in the area of additive manufacturing (AM), which is unsurprising as in many applications, the post-processing step(s) can account for upwards of 50% of the total unit cost for an AM part. So the drive is on to reduce the time and cost of the post-processing step in product development, while simultaneously keeping an eagle eye on the unswerving need for precision and repeatability in production.
Made in Australia – Kickstarting a resilient local IT Supply Chain is critical
Article by Phil Straw, Chief Executive Officer at SoftIron
The world has been through a fundamentally transformative time that has demonstrated the fragility of supply...
Harnessing disruption — achieving optimal outcomes in precision molding
Article by Aaron Johnson, VP of Marketing and Customer Strategy at Accumold
Having been working at the bleeding edge of product development most of my...
Release of utility e-bike prototype spearheads local LEV industry
The prototype was developed largely in Australia and provides proof of concept for a local e-bike industry and market.
Australian e-bike innovator Zoomo has revealed...
Let’s bust the myth that Australian manufacturers can’t compete!
Article by Steve Eagle, Co-Founder and Director at How To Buy Australian Made
Every week I speak about Australian manufacturing on TV or radio. My...
Will the new Government’s planned investments in Australian manufacturing drive sovereign capabilities & competitiveness?
Article by Rob Stummer, Asia Pacific CEO at SYSPRO
The Albanese Government will invest $1 billion in advanced manufacturing, as part of its commitment to...
Flipping the switch on Australia’s current gas catastrophe
Australia is currently in the throws of an energy crisis dubbed the ‘perfect storm’ by our new Federal Energy Minister, Chris Bowen. With blackouts threatening millions of Australians in the coming months, energy prices surging and supply issues running rife along the east coast, it’s looking like a dark winter ahead.
New mobile reactor technology making the case for nuclear energy in Australia
Article by Steve Bond, General Manager Australasia of Power at Hatch
As Australia goes down the path of transitioning away from fossil-fuelled energy generation to...
AM Post-Processing Enhances Performance And Aesthetics For Drone Manufacturer
Media Relase by heliguy
Commercial drone innovator heliguyTM has recently worked with leading AM post-processing solution provider (AM Solutions) to optimise parts for various of...
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Balancing profit and sustainability in supply chains
Priorities in the supply chain are expanding, moving away from cost as the main driver behind purchasing decisions. Now, sustainability and ethical sourcing are grabbing a portion of the spotlight.
