Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Three recalibration strategies that will drive growth for manufacturers

The manufacturing sector is working through several challenges, including economic issues, workforce displacement as well as digital transformation. Now is the time to refocus on activities that will balance their risks with projected rewards. 

Rewriting the rules of scalable manufacturing

When contemplating advanced manufacturing, disruptive technologies often find themselves miscast — positioned as replacements rather than reinforcements.

Why agentic automation is the next evolution in advanced manufacturing?

Australia’s manufacturing sector is integral to the country’s economic framework, employing over 850,000 individuals and contributing approximately 6% to the national GDP.

Future-proofing water infrastructure

Greater Western Water (GWW) serves Victoria, one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse states. GWW faced several challenges including the need to meet stricter environmental compliance and sustainability targets.

Revealing the value of supply chain process through AI

Damien McDade, Head of Pacific for AVEVA explores the benefits of artificial intelligence within complex businesses.

Three steps Australian manufacturers can take to secure their industry’s future beyond COVID-19

This article is by Rob Stummer, APAC CEO at SYSPRO. There is no denying that the Coronavirus pandemic is a disaster for our economy, but...

Reducing the burden of post processing for metal AM

The various, often and well-discussed, advantages of Additive Manufacturing (AM) are real and this article in no way disputes them.

The evolution of additive manufacturing: how automation redefines post-processing standards

Since their earliest inception, metal additive manufacturing (AM) technologies have provoked much discussion and debate around the ‘revolution’ of manufacturing thanks to the unprecedented capabilities these technologies afford for producing complex metal parts and components.

Why bills of materials are now a boardroom issue

In an era of tight margins, fragile supply chains, and heightened scrutiny of operational resilience, an unglamorous document is quietly becoming a strategic asset for Australian businesses: the bill of materials.

The lure of East Asia: How to do manufacturing business in China and Hong...

East Asia’s booming economic growth is becoming increasingly attractive to companies looking to expand outside their home markets. In particular, both China and Hong Kong have the potential to be highly prosperous bases for businesses, including those involved in manufacturing.
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence

Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.