Opinion

This article is by Geoff Crittenden, CEO of Weld Australia. Australia has a long, proud history of manufacturing throughout the 20th century. With the federation of...

The prototype was developed largely in Australia and provides proof of concept for a local e-bike industry and market. Australian e-bike innovator Zoomo has revealed...

Advanced technologies and services can have a transformative effect in cost, product quality and productivity, substantially increasing the bottom line for manufacturing companies.

Article by Paulo De Matos, Chief Product Officer at SYSPRO Over the past year, manufacturers have had to contend with multiple supply chain disruptions, which...

Dr Herbert Hermens, head of Australian-owned manufacturer Keech, has dismissed the notion that automation will force people out of jobs as unfounded and “alarmist”. Mr...

As we enter 2025, warehouse automation and intralogistics continue to be shaped by technological innovation, evolving consumer demands, labour challenges and space scarcity, and a continued drive to optimise performance and efficiency.

Additive manufacturing (AM) has witnessed an exponential surge in recent years. The process's ability to manufacture complex geometries, customised parts, and intricate designs is unparalleled.

Australian manufacturing has lessons to learn from Germany in enhancing its manufacturing excellence to the next level.  This will include giving an ear to...

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.

As industries adopt more automation, the demand for reliable and efficient pneumatic systems, which power everything from robotic arms to air-powered tools, continues to rise.