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As modernisation pushes the boundaries of manufacturing at record-high speed levels, the future is looking promising for business leaders who place heavy prioritisation on adopting solutions aimed at increasing their throughput efficiency. 

Over the last five or six years, customers have moved on from simply thinking about how emerging tech can help them, to actively looking at implementing digital transformation ...

The Australian government announced in late February a $310 million acquisition of nuclear submarine components from the United Kingdom. The payment will support the manufacture of nuclear-powered submarines to be built in Osborne, South Australia. The investment follows a larger GBP 2.4 billion Australian contribution to expand Rolls-Royce Submarines' production capacity.

Australian manufacturing company LUYTEN 3D, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Wollongong (UOW), has unveiled what they describe as Australia’s first submerged 3D concrete printing system alongside a world-first accelerator-free underwater concrete formulation.

Additive manufacturing (AM) has the power to completely transform manufacturing businesses. According to a study by Jabil, up to 90% of manufacturers believe that additive manufacturing is essential to future-proofing their businesses.

The Australian manufacturing sector is at a crossroads between keeping up with automation and technological evolution and the pressing issue of attracting and retaining a skilled workforce. 

Coates is proud to introduce its latest innovation – a comprehensive power and HVAC solution to revolutionise how industries address their energy and climate control needs.

The manufacturing sector has long been a male-dominated industry, but recent efforts to increase gender diversity are paving the way for a more inclusive future. 

Australian manufacturing is thriving despite cost pressures, supply chain issues and labour shortages. A new CommBank report shows how digitisation and sustainable practices are reshaping the sector.

Wheelchair-using employees must be able to manoeuvre around the manufacturing workspace without difficulty and be safe from hazards including stairwells, narrow entrances, and inadequate restrooms. Making modifications to increase access can make a significant impact on how a disabled employee performs and feels at work.