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The Australian Industrial Manufacturing, Fabricated Metals and Engineering sectors make a significant contribution to our economy, playing a vital role in industrial development, aiding economic growth and employment.

Manufacturers all over the world are on a constant mission to adapt to the ever-changing business landscape, continuously revamping operations and innovating new solutions that would enable them to efficiently mitigate major operational issues, such as supply chain disruptions. 

Australia's workforce is undergoing a transformative shift as automation technologies rapidly advance. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and machine learning across various sectors is reshaping the work landscape, impacting productivity, employment, and the nature of jobs. 

The global manufacturing industry is currently facing massive transformations and uncharted challenges with the arrival of Industry 4.0’s technological advancements. 

The manufacturing industry in Australia is continually evolving, driven by technological advancements and increasing demands for efficiency and productivity. 

Given the proverbial payroll cycle is rife with legislative and logistical obstacles, processing accurate, compliant and prompt payroll requires many working parts. That’s The Payroll Challenge.

Today additive manufacturing is flourishing across all industries, from applications in small businesses, government research, defence, manufacturing and educational institutions.

The recent signing of the RCEP trade agreement is a true win for Australian manufacturers – particularly as we emerge from the pandemic. It also presents interesting new opportunities for services. As Aussie manufacturers increasingly go direct to consumers, they’re looking more closely at the types of services they could offer as part of new go-to market strategies and revenue opportunities.

This International Women’s Day, the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre has recognised female leaders who are pushing the boundaries and challenging stereotypes and misconceptions in pursuing a career in manufacturing. 

Bidirectional charging, particularly vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, is emerging as a critical component of Australia’s energy transition.