Why it’s time to embrace the cloud in design and engineering
Overcoming today’s design and engineering challenges. The pace of change, competitive threats, and supply chain volatility present challenges now, more than ever before.
AMCA Impact Study highlights AI’s role in improving HVAC safety compliance
A new AMCA Impact Study has highlighted the growing challenge of helping HVAC contractors access reliable safety and compliance information quickly, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses operating in Australia's highly regulated construction environment.
Can 3D Printing Replace CNC Machining?
One of the most debated topics in today's manufacturing industry is whether existing technology like traditional CNC manufacturing should be replaced with more advanced systems like 3D Printers.
Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
The economic forces driving manufacturing’s next cycle
Australia’s manufacturing sector entered 2026 with improving momentum, but renewed global disruption is again testing resilience across the industry.
Behind the Australian Made logo: Six manufacturers shaping local industry
Australian manufacturers are continuing to invest in local production, innovation and sustainability across a wide range of industries. From textiles and packaging to construction and advanced manufacturing, Australian Made licensees are developing products tailored to local conditions while supporting Australian jobs and capabilities.
Measuring Physical Dimensions and Bluetooth ® Integrated Technology
The previous feature in this series explained the basics of Bluetooth® Technology and how they could be applied for measurement taking and instrumentation. This part will focus on the measurement of lengths and physical dimensions to the precise micrometer level of precision. If you would like to...
People and productivity: Achieving business sustainability for manufacturing leaders
As the manufacturing industry evolves over time and competition increases, business leaders are forced to develop ways to remain competitive and drive growth. However, some business leaders seem to fall short of strategies to diversify lines of business to achieve sustainability.
AlphaFit welcomes community support of Australian manufacturing during COVID-19
Times are tough for many industries, but COVID-19 has thrown the spotlight on Australia’s manufacturing sector. With the sudden restrictions in overseas’ markets and...



























