AI & Manufacturing

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.

Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon University have jointly established a collaborative facility that will serve as a global research hub for developing and implementing physical AI technologies across various industries.

Siemens and IFS have announced a strategic partnership aimed at helping manufacturers connect engineering, production and asset management data through industrial artificial intelligence (AI), with the companies saying the collaboration is intended to improve productivity and optimise production assets across the product lifecycle.

The IDC Data and AI Pulse: Asia Pacific 2024 study, commissioned by SAS, has uncovered a growing divide between AI leaders and followers among organisations in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. 

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

International textile designer and manufacturer Camira has unveiled the textile industry’s first AI-powered reverse image search tool in the UK, aimed at simplifying the specification process for architects and design professionals.

Manufacturing capability in Australia’s medtech sector and the role of AI in strengthening sovereign manufacturing were in focus at a recent ARM Hub BioBriefing in Brisbane, where industry leaders, investors and manufacturers gathered to discuss pathways to commercialisation and growth.

Fujitsu has announced the global launch of its cutting-edge AI service, the Fujitsu Kozuchi AI Agent, designed to autonomously handle high-level tasks while collaborating with human counterparts. 

The University of Queensland (UQ) announced a partnership with the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub, aimed at advancing the development and commercialisation of industry-driven research over the next four years.

Fujitsu Limited has announced dual strategic collaborations with artificial intelligence developers Anthropic PBC and OpenAI, aiming to accelerate AI transformation across Japanese enterprises.