Opinion

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.

Is your organisation continuing to do brisk business across the Pacific, ongoing tariff trials and tribulations notwithstanding?

The manufacturing industry is no stranger to change. Automation, smarter systems, and new ways of working have become part of everyday life on the factory floor.

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

Australian manufacturers operate in a volatile and uncertain market. Supply chain disruptions, fluctuating material costs and unpredictable market demands highlight the importance of robust procurement strategies.

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.

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.

How much of a hit to the bottom line would a few hours or days offline represent to your manufacturing business right now?

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