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How to transform your operation into a smart factory: Taking a holistic approach

Smart factories are the future of Australian manufacturing. Characterised by digital technology, real-time data-driven systems, automation and artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), the modern smart factory is an achievable goal for manufacturers of all sizes, across all industries.

How to transform your operation into a smart factory: Building intelligent applications

The Australian manufacturing industry is fast entering the era of Industry 4.0. Harnessing the latest technology and transforming your operation into a smart factory is vital to building resilience, and optimising productivity and operational efficiency. And with the right help, it’s easier than you might think.

The Australian Advantage

The Australian Made claim has never been more powerful than right now. It tells consumers products that carry the claim are made to some of the world’s highest manufacturing and safety standards, with inputs often sourced from Australia’s clean green environment. It also makes a compelling statement about generating local jobs and economic activity.

Advancing manufacturing: Catalyzing innovation and doing more with less 

For many decades, manufacturing leaders have been seeking to crack the code for the right operational model that would boost production, improve product quality, and reduce hiccups in operation. 

Release of utility e-bike prototype spearheads local LEV industry

The prototype was developed largely in Australia and provides proof of concept for a local e-bike industry and market. Australian e-bike innovator Zoomo has revealed...

Green hydrogen company Hysata closes $43 million Series A

Hydrogen electrolyser technology developer Hysata has closed a $42.5 million Series A funding round led by Virescent Ventures on behalf of the Clean Energy...

How to transform your operation into a smart factory: Setting the stage for more...

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 ...

Plant visualisation reduces customer risk and optimises automation solutions for PFi

Media Release by Rockwell Automation Queensland, Australia, has found a way to provide its customers with additional certainty, and reduced risk. PFi employs Emulate3D™ by Rockwell...

Sufficient gas available for energy supply

Australia’s gas industry says it will ensure gas supply next year, reassuring customers that the industry is responding, as has always been the case,...

Cicada Innovations signs partnership with India’s mach33.aero to bolster international space collaboration

Cicada Innovation’s National Space Industry Hub has ventured into a partnership with India-based deep tech incubator mach33.aero to establish a bilateral international space collaboration...
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AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.