Sunday, April 5, 2026

Data and AI: A lifeline for your manufacturing business

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. 

New UQ-ARM Hub partnership set to transform manufacturing through robotics, AI

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.

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.

GIGABYTE unveils AI innovations and next-gen motherboards at global event

GIGABYTE, a global leader in computer technology, has officially unveiled its latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) at the GIGABYTE Event. 

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.

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. 

Democratising AI: How AI-as-a-Service is revolutionising Australian manufacturing SMEs

Despite the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, many small to medium manufacturing businesses in Australia find themselves grappling with substantial challenges that hinder widespread implementation. 

Advantech to exhibit next-gen AI platforms at NVIDIA GTC 2026

Advantech, a global developer of IoT systems and embedded platforms, is showcasing its latest artificial intelligence platforms at NVIDIA GTC 2026, which will be held from March 16 to 19 in San Jose, California.

How AI is revolutionising Aussie manufacturing’s renewable energy transition

Australian manufacturers are facing a perfect storm of energy challenges, with most regions in the country experiencing a surge in power prices in the second quarter of 2024. This price volatility comes at a critical time when the global manufacturing landscape is increasingly prioritising sustainability and energy efficiency as key factors in competitiveness.

AI-driven medtech firms selected for new Australian accelerator

Three pioneering Australian SMEs—Cortical Dynamics, Microbio, and Resonait Medical Technologies—have been selected to join the Biomedical AI Sprints Accelerator (BASA), a new program designed to enhance their medical products through data and artificial intelligence (AI). 
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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.