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APS Industrial brings Siemens’ next-gen PLC to Aussie manufacturers

As the manufacturing industry advances towards greater automation and digitalisation, companies are seeking smarter and more efficient control solutions to enhance their operations. 

Circular beds: Revolutionising sustainable bedding in Australia

A new wave of innovation is transforming the Australian manufacturing sector, with sustainability at its core. ROBOVOID, in collaboration with Swinburne University, GT Recycling, and Sustainability Victoria, has developed a groundbreaking bed base made entirely from recycled plastic. 

Balancing profit and sustainability in supply chains

Priorities in the supply chain are expanding, moving away from cost as the main driver behind purchasing decisions. Now, sustainability and ethical sourcing are grabbing a portion of the spotlight.

Data-rich or data-poor: Where should manufacturers focus their AI efforts?

Over the past year, manufacturers worldwide have made significant strides in adopting artificial intelligence technologies, moving beyond the initial hype to tangible implementations that deliver real business value. 

Australian manufacturing in 2025: Challenges and pathways to progress

The Australian manufacturing sector, long considered the backbone of the nation’s economy, is standing at a crossroads in 2025. 

Embracing the future: Australian manufacturing trends in 2025

As the calendar turns to 2025, the Australian manufacturing sector stands at the cusp of transformation.

Manufacturing wrapped up: Key trends that defined the Australian industry in 2024

In 2024, Australia’s manufacturing sector showed incredible resilience and adaptability, proving why it’s such a vital part of the country’s economy. 

Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex

The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation. 

The future of sports manufacturing: Inside M2M Group’s AI-powered strategy

As the sports manufacturing industry evolves, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a critical catalyst for innovation and efficiency.

Expressions of interest sought for Wax Converters Textiles

Salea Advisory, on behalf of Administrator Sule Arnautovic, is inviting expressions of interest for the sale or assignment of Wax Converters Textiles Pty Limited, a well-established manufacturing business located in Rutherford, NSW. 
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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.