Manufacturing faces quantum-era supply chain pressures as LFI opens Asia Pacific base
Quantum computing has long been framed as a future technology challenge, but growing investment from governments and industry is beginning to shift the conversation toward its economic and operational implications for industrial sectors.
From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
Child-safety focus drives new washing machine design standard ahead of 2026 deadline
Australia’s appliance manufacturing sector is preparing for a major design update following a standards amendment that will require new washing machines to include a dual-action start mechanism from July 2026.
GridBeyond highlights role of technology in navigating energy market swings
Energy price volatility continues to pose challenges for manufacturers and other energy-intensive industries, particularly as electricity markets experience more frequent and unpredictable price swings.
Bypassing the weakest link: How Relectrify targets energy costs in manufacturing
For generations, battery storage efficiency has been dictated by a hidden limitation: the performance of its weakest cell. In traditional designs, interconnected cells create a vulnerability where a single underperforming component compromises the entire pack's output.
