Hardware as a service: A new paradigm for service contracts
Across the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, Hardware as a Service (HaaS) is proving to be a transformative concept. The world at large has become familiar and comfortable with software delivered as a service commodity via subscription model both for professional organisations and individuals.
TUA’s Prof. Barry Burgan points out what troubles Australian manufacturing
Professor Barry Burgan from Torrens University Australia, (the country’s newest comprehensive University) has written an opinion piece titled "Can Australia Make Things — The...
Predictions for 2023
Organisations across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) have seen significant change and evolution over the past few years, with many experiencing a rapid shift in the use of technology to streamline their operations and empower employees to work from anywhere.
The rise of the robots — so what?
This article aims to explore the challenges being faced by manufacturing organisations across industries.
How boosting cash flow could help your manufacturing business stay in the black in...
Are you expecting FY2026 to be a bumper year or a tough 12 months struggling to turn a profit?
Innovations shaping the future of mining operations
Mining is often seen as a traditional, slow-moving sector, but right now it is undergoing a high-tech revolution. Innovation is not just a matter of staying technologically ahead; it is crucial for ensuring the safety of workers and enhancing operational efficiency.
The importance of material selection in micro moulding applications
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.
New mobile reactor technology making the case for nuclear energy in Australia
Article by Steve Bond, General Manager Australasia of Power at Hatch
As Australia goes down the path of transitioning away from fossil-fuelled energy generation to...
The case for mass finishing for mass AM parts and components
Post-processing is a hot topic in the area of additive manufacturing (AM), which is unsurprising as in many applications, the post-processing step(s) can account for upwards of 50% of the total unit cost for an AM part. So the drive is on to reduce the time and cost of the post-processing step in product development, while simultaneously keeping an eagle eye on the unswerving need for precision and repeatability in production.
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.