Digital Transformation

Australian Research Council (ARC) Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Richard Johnson has officially launched a new hub at the University of Melbourne to help bolster the Australian biopharmaceutical sector using digitisation and artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Developed based on zero-trust security and open industry standards, FactoryTalk Edge is designed to serve as an essential infrastructure layer that would enable higher productivity and efficiency while managing edge devices and app deployment from a single pane of glass. 

For business leaders in the Australian manufacturing industry, digital transformation is not just a buzzword—it is a necessity to stay ahead and maintain a competitive edge in operational efficiency. 

A family-owned Queensland business specialising in the packing and unpacking of shipping containers is developing an AI-enabled automated packing solution that could increase their productivity by up to 50 per cent.

By Andy Cunningham, Regional Director, Autodesk (Australia & New Zealand) This year is set to be a year like no other for Australia’s manufacturing industry....

In a recent gathering centred on AI's role in manufacturing, Craig Lefoe, CEO of Toustone, shared profound insights into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Australian industrial landscape.

Rockwell Automation has named Australian control solutions specialist Ampcontrol as a Gold Systems Integrator Partner within its PartnerNetwork program. 

Australian AI technology company Pointerra Limited has signed a reseller agreement with digital systems integration company eSolutions to distribute the Pointerra 3D Digital Twin Platform in the Middle East Region. 

Industrial automation and digital transformation giant Rockwell Automation has elevated its support for Austmine, the premier industry association for the Australian Mining Equipment, Technology, and Services (METS) sector.

A new report from CSIRO’s National AI Centre said Australia can establish itself as a global superpower in artificial intelligence by leveraging AI as commercial opportunities to support existing national industry strengths.