Tag: automation
META2.0 pushes Australia to the forefront of UAV manufacturing innovation
Swinburne University’s AIR Hub has launched the META2.0 project, revolutionising UAV manufacturing by integrating automation, digital engineering, and advanced composite materials for high-rate aerospace production.
Rockwell Automation unveils Emulate3D Factory Test at NVIDIA GTC 2025
Rockwell Automation is set to debut its Emulate3D Factory Test capabilities at NVIDIA GTC 2025, marking the first public showcase of the company’s latest advancement in factory-scale virtual controls testing.
Automation needed to ease APAC warehouse struggles, study finds
A new study by Zebra Technologies has highlighted growing concerns among warehouse workers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with over 72 per cent citing safety risks on the warehouse floor.
Bridging the skills gap: How Aussie manufacturers can overcome workforce challenges
Australia’s manufacturing sector is facing a turning point as it navigates skills shortages, digital transformation, and increasing global competition.
How MHE is innovating Australia’s material handling industry
Australia’s manufacturing industry is undergoing significant changes, with a focus on reshoring production, strengthening supply chains, and integrating new technologies.
New partnership aims to revolutionise orchard farming with automation and AI
Topcon Agriculture and Bonsai Robotics have announced a collaboration aimed at enhancing automation in permanent crop farming through autonomous navigation and smart implement controls.
Four 2025 trends shaping warehouse automation and intralogistics
As we enter 2025, warehouse automation and intralogistics continue to be shaped by technological innovation, evolving consumer demands, labour challenges and space scarcity, and a continued drive to optimise performance and efficiency.
Rising inflation forces supply chains to rethink transformation plans – survey
A new survey from supply chain and logistics consultancy Prological has found that rising costs and inflation have become the top challenge for supply chain professionals, prompting businesses to cut back on sustainability and technology transformation initiatives.
Food manufacturing leaders to gather at FoodTech QLD 2025
FoodTech QLD, Queensland’s food manufacturing and technology event, will return to the Gold Coast on 19-20 June 2025, at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Manufacturing wrapped up: Key trends that defined the Australian industry in 2024
In 2024, Australia’s manufacturing sector showed incredible resilience and adaptability, proving why it’s such a vital part of the country’s economy.
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Circular beds: Revolutionising sustainable bedding in Australia
A new wave of innovation is transforming the Australian manufacturing sector, with sustainability at its core. ROBOVOID, in collaboration with Swinburne University, GT Recycling, and Sustainability Victoria, has developed a groundbreaking bed base made entirely from recycled plastic.
