Tag: Industry 4.0

The arrival of technological advancements in manufacturing has ushered in a new era of innovations and challenges for smart factories. For businesses in the era of Industry 4.0, data analytics serves as the driving force for revolutionising manufacturing processes and addressing new challenges that come with it. 

Silicone solutions provider Elkem is set to present its wide-ranging portfolio of silicone technologies at Formnext 2023, scheduled to take place from 7 to 10 November 2023.

The Queensland Government is pioneering workforce training for the Fourth Industrial Revolution with the launch of the $40 million Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Centre at Eagle Farm TAFE, an initiative under the Big Build project.

Chair Solutions, the inaugural recipient of the Made in Queensland Round 5 funding, has been awarded $635,500 during Queensland Manufacturing Month to acquire new equipment and grow its business.

The Western Australian government has moved in progressing its proposed Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub (AMTECH) in the South West after hiring Deloitte to deliver a feasibility study and business case for the proposed facility.

Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Glenn Butcher has launched Queensland's inaugural Manufacturing Month to draw attention to the state's leading manufacturers and feature a range of events showcasing the sector’s capabilities. 

The past few years have been challenging for manufacturers in APAC. The COVID-19 pandemic brought supply chain disruptions, government restrictions, and heightened uncertainty around demand and supply.

The fourth annual Inside Advanced Manufacturing showcase, taking place from 4 to 15 September 2023, will bring together Queensland’s leading advanced manufacturers to discuss the strategies and technology that have changed their businesses to be internationally competitive. 

The talk around Industry 4.0 (the fourth industrial revolution) and smart factories has been dominating the Australian manufacturing sector for several years now. However, as recent reports show, adoption is largely still in its infancy, something which is holding us back.

Queensland’s leading manufacturers are set to take on the stage at the Australian Manufacturing Week 2023, from 9 to 12 May in Melbourne, to showcase their latest technology and innovations.