LAPP Australia unveils key trends for the future of manufacturing
As industrial needs rapidly evolve, demanding continuous improvement in products, processes, and services, Hubertus Breier, Board Member for Technology and Innovation at LAPP, outlines six key trends shaping the industry's future.
Australia’s EV sales soar to record high in 2024
Electric vehicle sales in Australia soared to an all-time high in 2024, highlighting growing demand for cleaner and cost-effective transportation options, according to the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).
Sparc, Fortescue, and University of Adelaide commit to Stage 2 pilot plant
Sparc Technologies, Fortescue, and the University of Adelaide have advanced to Stage 2 of the Sparc Hydrogen joint venture to develop low-cost green hydrogen using innovative photocatalytic technology.
Korean researchers advance tactile sensors with AI integration potential
Researchers at Chung-Ang University in South Korea have developed advanced self-powered tactile sensors that aim to revolutionise robotics and wearable technology.
Sluggish demand, rising costs strain Australian manufacturing in December, says S&P Global
Australia’s manufacturing sector contracted at an accelerated pace in December 2024, as both domestic and export demand weakened further.
New AI data centre design by Schneider Electric and NVIDIA tackles energy demands
Schneider Electric has unveiled advancements in its AI-ready data center solutions, targeting the energy and sustainability challenges posed by the rising demand for AI systems.
JP Morgan PMI reveals December decline in global manufacturing
The global manufacturing sector ended 2024 on a sombre note, with output and new orders declining in December after brief improvements in the preceding months.
New ‘takes all’ machine revolutionises recycling in St Marys
St Marys residents can now enjoy a faster, simpler way to recycle with the launch of a new “takes all” Return and Earn machine, designed to streamline the recycling process.
Austal Australia to build two more Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for ABF
Austal Limited has announced a contract extension for the construction of two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats, set to be delivered to the Australian Border Force (ABF).
Aussie researchers create shape-shifting robots using 3D printing
Researchers at the University of Queensland have unveiled a breakthrough 3D printing technique to create shape-shifting liquid metal robotics, mimicking musculoskeletal qualities inspired by animal physiology.
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains
Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.
