How to transform your operation into a smart factory: Modernising the data architecture
Indeed, the effective collection, analysis and application of data is at the heart of any smart factory’s strategy and operations. And if the data is the heart of the smart factory, then the data architecture is its lungs.
Getting to grips with manufacturing labour shortages
For manufacturers operating across Australia, labour shortages are an ongoing challenge, with many businesses now looking to innovate and deploy specialist technology to assist with the day-to-day running of their operation.
How to transform your operation into a smart factory: Building the Foundation
Smart factories are characterised by digital technology, real-time data-driven systems, automation and in some cases, artificial intelligence, and manufacturers with an eye on the future are embarking on journeys of digital transformation.
How Micro AM is Impacting Time-To-Market For Precision Plastic Parts
Article by Christopher Hunt, Additive Manufacturing Manager, Accumold
Some 30 years ago now, additive manufacturing (AM) — which back in the day was more typically known...
Getting It Done With Dashboards
Operating a highly efficient shop floor starts with getting the right information to the right people at the right time, and there’s no better way to do it than with Dashboards from Global Shop Solutions.
Manufacturing companies encouraged to apply for Off-farm Efficiency Program funding
Manufacturing companies operating in the Murray Darling Basin are encouraged to apply for funding under the Off-farm Efficiency Program.
Australian manufacturer launches fashion label showcasing artists on the autism spectrum
What happens when you build a career in one industry then create a start-up in another?
Western Sydney’s Full-Scale Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility
The Australian government has announced a $260 million investment in a full-scale Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF) to be built in Western Sydney.
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How Australia Is Turning Plastic Waste Into Resources
Australia is set to convert plastic waste into a valuable resource through advanced recycling methods. This step acknowledges the fact that valuable components can...
Boosting Safety Management Systems for Aussie Manufacturers
Manufacturing in Australia has seen a rise in the use of safety management systems in the last several years. These solutions have the potential...
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
