Why do Australian manufacturers need to be more like technology companies?
In our digital economy, the customer is in the driving seat. Not only can they freely access mountains of information, but they have the...
Who’s leading in sustainable manufacturing?
Sustainability topics have continued to rise to near the top of the agenda for many manufacturing CEOs. More and more we are seeing their commitments published along with their investment in delivering environmentally sustainable business. But how well are companies doing, what else can be done, and who’s setting the example?
Cleaning up AM’s dirty secret
Okay, so it is not really that much of a secret any more that the post processing stage of the additive manufacturing (AM) workflow is a challenge for many applications of AM. “Challenge” is doing a lot of heavy lifting there, for the record.
Federal Government’s National Reconstruction Fund to accelerate Australia’s adoption of advanced manufacturing
News of the Australian Federal Government’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) has been welcomed by business leaders across all industries, with the local manufacturing sector in particular set to receive a major boost from the funding.
Achieving tolerances in precision plastic moulding
Article by Aaron Johnson, VP of Marketing and Customer Strategy, Accumold
Much is made of the need for manufacturers embarking on a micro molding project...
3D printing — driving business in the automotive sector
Article by Nick Allen, managing director at 3DPRINTUK
The automotive sector is driven by the need for quality parts, delivered in a timely fashion, and...
Unlocking the power of Industry 4.0 with 5G
As coronavirus introduces new factors into the business equation and accelerates others, manufacturing needs to look to 5G to support its journey to Industry 4.0.
The key to getting big business to buy local
David Knowles, Partner at Pitcher Partners
“More and more things will be produced locally and proudly stamped ‘Made in Victoria’”, proclaimed the state’s Treasurer...
Navigating the Changing Dynamics of Supply Chains through COVID: A CEO’s perspective
The disruption to supply chains has been a business casualty throughout the pandemic caused by COVID-19. Setec CEO, Louise Bayliss, takes time to talk about the way her manufacturing business has navigated the changing dynamics over the past six months.
Payroll industry body reveals 7 pay rules that employers often break
CEO and payroll expert Tracy Angwin at Australian Payroll Association – Australia's leading network in payroll training, consulting and advisory for employers – has drawn on her experience in the industry to reveal the eight rules surrounding employee pay and entitlements that employers commonly break.