Cisco survey: Infrastructure gaps stall AI adoption in manufacturing
A new report from Cisco identifies significant barriers to AI adoption across the global manufacturing sector, highlighting how the transition to AI technologies is placing unprecedented demands on manufacturers' existing infrastructure.
Manufacturing Queensland to host free AI workshop for manufacturers
Manufacturing Queensland is set to host a free online workshop aimed at helping manufacturers understand how artificial intelligence can be applied to improve productivity, efficiency and long-term growth.
Rockwell Automation 2025 report details use of AI, digital twins for sustainability
Global manufacturing company Rockwell Automation has released its latest snapshot of the company’s commitment to incorporating sustainability across its operations – from design and...
Tech exec forecasts how AI will transform global manufacturing in 2026
The global manufacturing sector is uniquely positioned to capitalise on artificial intelligence technologies, according to Tim Long, global head of manufacturing at cloud-based data platform company Snowflake.
Phantm and MECCA partner to advance AI-powered packaging manufacturing
Australian packaging technology company Phantm has partnered with MECCA to use artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming how packaging data is collected, analysed and reported across the beauty retailer’s operations.
Tetra Pak introduces Factory OS to support AI-ready food and beverage manufacturing
Tetra Pak has launched its new Automation and Digitalisation portfolio, Tetra Pak Factory OS, which the company says will help food and beverage manufacturers prepare for AI-driven production and achieve greater efficiency across their operations.
Avnet drives AI, sustainable manufacturing innovation with new ‘AMD on Wheels’ nat’l roadshow
Avnet, a global technology distributor, has announced the launch of its inaugural “AMD on Wheels” national roadshow in partnership with AMD and element14, bringing artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainable technology solutions directly to Australia’s manufacturing and innovation sectors.
ARM Hub contributes to AI initiatives supporting manufacturing under $73B plan
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub said it is contributing to efforts in supporting the adoption of artificial intelligence in Australia’s manufacturing sector, in line with the government’s expanded $73.3 billion National AI Capability Plan.
Nearly half of organisations lack confidence in future manufacturing strategies, Gartner survey finds
Nearly half of organisations are uncertain that their current manufacturing strategies will deliver on business outcomes over the next three years, according to a new survey by American research and advisory firm Gartner, Inc.
How manufacturing leaders are using AI to enable scalable, autonomous operations
What we consistently hear from industry leaders is the need for real-time visibility across their global operations, which is key to ensuring their operations stay agile and scalable.
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
