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In an era where supply chain disruptions, long lead times, and rising costs continue to challenge manufacturers, on-demand production is proving to be the smarter, faster, and more cost-effective alternative.

According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.

This year’s top engineering achievements have been celebrated at the 2022 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards Gala Dinner event, held in Sydney overnight.

The 3D printing landscape is poised for a revolutionary shift with a groundbreaking innovation that aims to make the technology more sustainable and versatile.

Sandvik Coromant is set to spotlight a new approach to productivity and sustainability at Australian Manufacturing Week 2025, positioning itself not just as a tooling provider but as a strategic partner driving innovation and operational wellness across the manufacturing sector.

In a rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the need for streamlined data integration and innovative solutions has never been more critical. 

The manufacturing industry has been revolutionised by additive manufacturing (AM), which provides unmatched design freedom, material efficiency, and quick production times. Despite these benefits, post-processing is still essential to ensure that AM parts have the necessary surface polish, accuracy, and functioning.

Since their earliest inception, metal additive manufacturing (AM) technologies have provoked much discussion and debate around the ‘revolution’ of manufacturing thanks to the unprecedented capabilities these technologies afford for producing complex metal parts and components.

Manufacturing in Australia has seen a rise in the use of safety management systems in the last several years. These solutions have the potential...

In an effort to address the need and demand for more sustainable manufacturing as well as more robust and flexible supply chains in a strategically, financially, and environmentally beneficial way, ongoing collaborations between additive manufacturing technology developers and practitioners are paving the way.