AI & Manufacturing

ARM Hub says industrial artificial intelligence (AI) is delivering measurable productivity improvements in manufacturing by focusing on practical applications, rather than relying solely on widely used generative AI tools.

Despite being a cornerstone of Australia’s economy, the country’s steel manufacturing industry is currently facing a critical juncture amid intense global competition.

The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub said it is contributing to efforts in supporting the adoption of artificial intelligence in Australia’s manufacturing sector, in line with the government’s expanded $73.3 billion National AI Capability Plan.

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.

BST Global, a leader in AI-powered project intelligence solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector, announced the formation of its AI + Data Consortium. 

Leading global semiconductor company AMD has announced a massive investment of more than $10 billion across the Taiwan technology ecosystem.

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO says it has successfully trialled AI-powered autonomous robots designed to improve maintenance at large-scale solar farms, with the aim of enhancing safety, reducing costs and supporting more reliable energy generation.

Monash University has released a new study highlighting essential factors for adapting generative AI (GenAI) technologies to enhance human learning, without replacing it. 

Infosys, a global leader in digital services and consulting, announced a strategic expansion of its partnership with Microsoft to accelerate the adoption of generative AI and Microsoft Azure solutions worldwide. 

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.