Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Reducing downtime through real-time shop floor insights with Minitab’s Prolink

Unplanned downtime remains one of the most costly – and often misunderstood – challenges on the manufacturing floor.

How technology supported Foodmach in keeping up with demand for mask-making machines during COVID-19

Article by Rod Hunt, Head of Customer Strategy and Innovation at Autodesk (Australia & New Zealand) When Autodesk customer Foodmach, an automation, robotics, integration and turnkey...

Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP

Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.

Meet BigRep – Redefining Additive

This video series is sponsored by We're wrapping up our BigRep series with a video that sums up everything we've seen so far from...

Australia’s workforce in the age of automation

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 Smarter 3D Printing Series: Embracing Additive Manufacturing for Traditional Manufacturing

Labour costs have begun to rise making automation more attractive and threatening job security. Focus has also shifted from mass produced products to customised products particularly in the field of consumer products. Fortunately, 3D printing is able to mitigate these changes and allow manufacturing to shift from traditional to advanced production.

How 3D Printing Aids Student Learning

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

Essentials of the Modern Manufacturing Operation Part 2: Mobile Workstation

The Essentials of the Modern Manufacturing Operation is presented by HP for Business. Wireless technology has developed tremendously over the last 5 years, changing the...

Five ways to achieve significant productivity gains in manufacturing with Artificial Intelligence

Australia is not alone in facing a productivity slowdown as developed economies globally look to overcome the same challenge; which is undoubtedly the catalyst...

Aussies want more manufacturing in Australia, research reveals

A 2022 study by Roy Morgan has shown that 90% of Australians think we should be undertaking more manufacturing in Australia.
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The economic forces driving manufacturing’s next cycle

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