AI&MFG Month

As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, Australian manufacturers are increasingly recognising the need to reduce their carbon footprint and transition towards a more sustainable future.

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.

Adopting artificial intelligence (AI) has become more accessible for thousands of Australian businesses with the official opening of the ARM Hub AI Adopt Centre. 

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence relies heavily on the infrastructure that supports it. As AI continues to transform industries worldwide, the demand for robust and efficient data centre operations has never been more critical. This, in turn, has brought attention to the environmental impact of these facilities.

As industries around the globe embrace the digital revolution, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the manufacturing landscape. 

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. 

Over the past decade, more than 1,850 workers have lost their lives to traumatic injuries in Australian workplaces. Even more alarming, over 1.1 million workers have filed serious compensation claims for injuries resulting in more than a week of lost work time. That is approximately one in every 12 workers facing significant workplace injuries.

A new analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence reveals that Saudi Arabia and the UAE are accelerating their investments in AI and semiconductor capabilities to boost their technology sectors. 

Umall, Australia’s leading online Asian grocery platform, has become the first online grocery retailer in the country to introduce AI-powered robotic sorting technology. 

Australian industries are ramping up their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies to boost productivity and address workforce challenges, an Ai Group report has revealed.