Opinion

Artificial intelligence has entered a new phase of maturity. After years of experimentation, AI is now being deployed at scale, moving beyond centralised systems and into enterprise environments and edge infrastructure. 

Inkjet has quietly become one of the most versatile tools in modern manufacturing. What started as a technology for print is now being used across automotive, electronics, energy, mining, agriculture and advanced manufacturing.

Medical devices are becoming smaller, lighter and more portable. From handheld diagnostic tools to wearable infusion pumps and compact surgical instruments, reduced size is now a defining feature of many new Medtech products.

The manufacturing and distribution sectors continue to encounter rising fuel prices, skills shortages and ongoing supply chain volatility. In such a demanding environment, operational visibility and agility are essential for profitability.

Article by Paul Robson, CEO of MYOB  Discussions regarding the performance of the Australian manufacturing sector have been reignited lately. With many facing cost pressures,...

Hydrogen projects are expanding across transport, energy and industrial processing, with global demand projected to rise through to 2030 according to The International Energy Agency (IEA).

Now is the time to strengthen your defences against bad actors seeking to disrupt and defraud.

Australia’s manufacturing sector is at a pivotal moment. Competitive pressure, sustainability expectations, energy costs, and a new wave of digital tools are converging, exposing the limits of the automation approaches that have defined industrial production for decades.

For decades, procurement within the manufacturing sector has been viewed as a back-office function, primarily measured by cost savings and efficiency. Too often, it has been viewed as a cost centre rather than a contributor to value creation. In today’s volatile environment of supply chain disruption, rising compliance requirements and shifting customer expectations, that mindset is outdated.

You've probably had the experience of visiting a contemporary factory floor and being amazed by all the incredible robots, sensors, and machines working like a finely choreographed dance. It's quite remarkable – until there's a malfunction. And therein is something that has been frustrating quality engineers for decades.