Thursday, August 6, 2026

Manufacturing gets a productivity boost with Autodesk’s latest AI capabilities

Autodesk announced the launch of new AI-powered capabilities within its Fusion and Alias software, designed to streamline manufacturing workflows and boost efficiency. 

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. 

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.

New study highlights midcareer workers’ challenges with AI in the workplace

A new report from Generation, a global employment nonprofit, highlights the experiences and challenges faced by midcareer and older workers as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent in the workplace.

AI Leadership Summit 2024 to unveil transformative AI innovations

The AI Leadership Summit 2024, an event exploring the transformative power of artificial intelligence across industries, is set to take place on 21 to 22 October at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. 

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). 

Discover the future of AI at SXSW Sydney 2024

As the tech world converges in Sydney for SXSW Sydney 2024, the National AI Centre (NAIC) is highlighting the event as a key feature during Australia’s AI Month. 

AI wins Nobel Prize in Physics 2024

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics will be awarded to John J. Hopfield from Princeton University, NJ, USA, and Geoffrey E. Hinton from the University of Toronto, Canada. 

How AI is revolutionising mine safety with gas explosion forecasting

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has demonstrated the ability to predict gas-related incidents in coal mines within a half-hour window, according to a recent study. 

Global fabric manufacturer Camira launches AI image search tool in the UK

International textile designer and manufacturer Camira has unveiled the textile industry’s first AI-powered reverse image search tool in the UK, aimed at simplifying the specification process for architects and design professionals.
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How a small pet food manufacturer supports a 5x increase in production capacity

For Advanced Pet Care of Australia, scaling into one of Australia’s top pet food manufacturers required more than new production capacity – it required better systems.