Opinion

There are a multitude of challenges currently facing the manufacturing sector in Australia, not least managing an ageing skilled workforce operating on a 24/7 shift basis.

In 2025, the manufacturing sector will represent a small but vital part of Australia’s economy. According to the World Bank Group, it employs 885,000 people—around 6.1 percent of the country’s workers—and is responsible for around five percent of GDP.

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. 

In the precision-demanding realm of micromoulding, the selection of appropriate materials is not merely a step in the manufacturing process, it’s the cornerstone upon which the performance and reliability of the final product rest.

Walk into almost any Australian factory today and you’ll see the signs of digital transformation in action. Intelligent machines hum across the floor, data dashboards flicker with real-time insights, and automation that streamlines processes with remarkable efficiency is easily visible. 

Now boosting Australia’s production capacity is high on the political agenda, acknowledging and rewarding the individuals who keep the lines moving should be a

In today’s volatile business landscape, small and mid-sized manufacturers (SMBs) are navigating a minefield of cost pressures.

Why is DIFOT such an important term for Australian manufacturers? Because it is often the difference between an efficient, reliable, well-functioning logistics delivery system and one which creates headaches, inefficiency and cost overruns.

Aussie manufacturers have spent the past three years being told that artificial intelligence will upend everything.

Australia’s manufacturing sector has always operated under pressure. Tight margins,  complex supply chains and rising input costs are part of the landscape. However, a quieter issue is now undermining productivity across the industry: absenteeism.