AI & Manufacturing

The Australian manufacturing sector is in a state of emergency. Insolvencies have tripled in two years since 2022, and the industry is battling a perfect storm of labor shortages, supply chain disruption, and skyrocketing inflation. 

Manufacturing teams could use expanded artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to automate repetitive tasks and connect product data across the lifecycle, according to Autodesk.

A new manufacturing-focused partnership between the University of Canberra and OMRON Automation and Robotics Oceania aims to strengthen Australia’s capabilities in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital manufacturing, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise collaboration on workforce development and industrial innovation.

The Australian Government has taken a significant step toward ensuring the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) with the launch of the Adelaide-based Responsible AI Research Centre (RAIR).

Over the past year, manufacturers worldwide have made significant strides in adopting artificial intelligence technologies, moving beyond the initial hype to tangible implementations that deliver real business value. 

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence relies heavily on the infrastructure that supports it. As AI continues to transform industries worldwide, the demand for robust and efficient data centre operations has never been more critical. This, in turn, has brought attention to the environmental impact of these facilities.

Australian manufacturing analytics start-up MotionLogic has been named one of seven finalists in Propel-AIR 2026, an artificial intelligence and robotics program delivered by the ARM Hub AI Adopt Centre.

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.

IFS has announced a multi-year agreement with Chelsea Football Club to deploy its Industrial AI technology across the Premier League club's business operations, with the company saying the move is intended to establish a new approach to the use of artificial intelligence in elite football.

Cognizant announced enhancements to its Cognizant Neuro AI platform, designed to help enterprises identify, prototype, and scale artificial intelligence (AI) use cases.