AI & Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence has become more than just a buzzword as it promises to revolutionise every other industry in the world, including manufacturing. In Australia, in particular, the hype surrounding AI and automation has reached a fever pitch, with many business leaders leveraging their resources to race towards adoption and implementation.

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.

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

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

Brisbane-based medtech company Microbio is leveraging advanced manufacturing capabilities through a partnership with Queensland’s Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub to scale and globalise its rapid sepsis detection technology.

Australia's Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has officially launched "Propel-AIR," the nation’s first AI and Robotics Sprint. 

If we distilled the common objectives for manufacturing in this country the priorities that surfaced would no doubt centre on greater productivity, more sustainable processes and the ability to keep pace with market leaders and be globally competitive. 

NVIDIA is working with Australian data centre and AI infrastructure providers to expand capacity for manufacturing and other industries, with the companies targeting up to 2 gigawatts of AI infrastructure buildout by 2027.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has implemented Ericsson Private 5G at its Solihull manufacturing plant, aiming to enhance industrial connectivity and support its digital transformation efforts. 

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.