AI-powered energy savings: A guide for Aussie SMEs
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, Australian manufacturers are increasingly recognising the need to reduce their carbon footprint and transition towards a more sustainable future.
SPEE3D, Swinburne to trial coronavirus-fighting copper
Australian manufacturer SPEE3D is working with Swinburne University to trial copper door push plates that kill the bulk of the COVID-19 virus, in just two...
Producers and manufacturers show great interest in branding their products as genuinely Aussie
The not-for-profit Australian Made Campaign that administers and promotes the iconic green-and-gold kangaroo has announced that the average number of businesses registering for the...
Looking ahead: Australian tech industry in the near future
The Australian tech industry has seen massive changes over the last two years as businesses, both big and small, were pushed to expand and innovate in the wake of a global pandemic.
ARC supported UniSA centres to help chart the future of Aussie energy and manufacturing...
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has provided $9.2 million to the University of South Australia for the establishment of two new national training centres.
The Surface Engineering for...
Drive Productivity and Growth with a Resilient Supply Chain
One of the major challenges for modern manufacturers in the post-pandemic era is the reliability of its supply chain. When building material and critical components used in the production line fall short, productivity drops, and operational costs can rise very quickly. In fact, a disruption can cost an organization 45% of one year’s profits over the course of a decade.
Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
Victorian Government launches METS Regional Innovation Accelerator program
Victorian manufacturer Gekko Systems recently switched from making mine plant equipment to creating ventilators and is now playing a crucial role in Australia’s global...
Iconic packaging manufacturer to produce millions of respirator and surgical masks in SA
South Australian packaging company Detmold Group will manufacture millions of respirator and surgical masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Detmold will produce 145...
Manufacturers dial up investment in technology and sustainability
The Commonwealth Bank has recently launched its first Manufacturing Insights Report. The report speaks to hundreds of manufacturers of different sizes and types, in which they were asked about their financial performance during the pandemic, how well they adapted, and their approach to business in the year ahead.

























