Opinion

Professor Barry Burgan from Torrens University Australia, (the country’s newest comprehensive University) has written an opinion piece titled "Can Australia Make Things — The...

The COVID crisis put contact centres to the test in 2020 and highlighted why it matters to ensure yours is robust and ready for anything.

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.

The benefits offered by the adoption of cloud computing are now well understood in the manufacturing sector, however many firms are still struggling to put a clear migration strategy in place.

If they’re to remain competitive long term, businesses must be forward thinking, efficient, and interpret the data they need to make better decisions.

Article by Michael Huggins, Director and ANZ Head, Partners in Performance Moves to acquire copper mines and mining companies by industry giants Rio Tinto and BHP...

Manufacturers across Australia are investing in AI, but its value depends on the quality of the operational data behind it. For example, the National AI Centre found that 43 per cent of Australian SMEs had adopted AI between December 2025 and February 2026, yet confidence and trust remain low.

The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation. 

Australia’s manufacturing sector is extremely small and niche in comparison to other global countries like the US.

The use of metal additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, allowing for the creation of complex and intricate parts in a faster and more cost-effective manner.