Opinion

Horizon Microtechnologies is a company expert in coating processes that add material and functionality to a microstructure, all developed to work with a range of materials and shapes.

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.

Disruptions across the supply chain are inescapable. Different parts of the world have experienced supply chain disruptions at different times due to different reasons. These range from trade wars, natural disasters, major supply failure, the pandemic, or most recently, the Russian-Ukrainian war.

In the face of significant challenges, investing in a young and dynamic workforce can help Australian manufacturers to remain competitive and innovative in an increasingly challenging market.

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,...

To become future-ready, manufacturers need to focus on data strategies, rich customer experiences, workforce upskilling and action-backed sustainability goals.

In today’s hyper-competitive, innovation-driven industries, manufacturers are being asked to do more with less, deliver parts with higher functionality, tighter tolerances, and faster turnaround times, all while maintaining cost efficiency and sustainability.

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.

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.

Unplanned downtime costs Australian businesses an average of $349,000 AUD per hour, significantly surpassing the global average of $194,000 AUD. Despite this substantial financial impact, many manufacturers continue to rely on reactive maintenance strategies, leaving their operations vulnerable to unexpected disruptions.