Monday, February 9, 2026

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.

AI driving data centres to the edge

In the past year, artificial intelligence (AI) has surged forward like a digital renaissance, echoing the rapid and transformative rise of the Internet in the late 1990s.

AI-powered manufacturing boosts defence systems for Royal Australian Navy

As Australia’s largest defence industry expo opens in Melbourne, the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub and EM Solutions are celebrating a major milestone in the development of advanced naval defence systems. 

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.

Australian gov’t report reveals growing AI adoption among SMEs

More Australian businesses are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity and decision-making, according to the latest data released by the federal government.

Thales, CEA collaborate to enhance generative AI in security and defence

Thales and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) have partnered to push the boundaries of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the defence and security sectors.

Local startup to develop AI-enabled debris remover with state gov’t grant

Local startup Paladin Space is poised to advance its efforts in mitigating the dangers of space debris to spacecraft, following the receipt of a $100,000 grant from the South Australian Government.

Driving Aussie manufacturing through data and AI

As global industries dive deeper into Industry 4.0, it is becoming increasingly clear that understanding and utilizing data and artificial intelligence is not just a technological advancement. It is a fundamental prerequisite for maintaining market competence and securing long-term success. 

AI road sign project highlights CDU-industry collaboration

Four Charles Darwin University (CDU) Master of Data Science students have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model capable of detecting and classifying road signs with more than 90 per cent accuracy, demonstrating the potential for AI to improve road safety and infrastructure monitoring.

Data-rich or data-poor: Where should manufacturers focus their AI efforts?

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. 
Advertisement

Reel Tech

Manson Industrial

Fanmaster

Featured Article

Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.