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Unlocking the power of Industry 4.0 with 5G

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.

The 5 trends that will shape the scale of AI in 2026

Artificial intelligence has entered a new phase of maturity. After years of experimentation, AI is now being deployed at scale, moving beyond centralised systems and into enterprise environments and edge infrastructure. 

Let’s bust the myth that Australian manufacturers can’t compete!

Article by Steve Eagle, Co-Founder and Director at How To Buy Australian Made Every week I speak about Australian manufacturing on TV or radio. My...

Five features of modern manufacturing supply chains

Article by Daniel Kohut, Vice President ANZ, Blue Yonder Supply chains of all kinds were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Australia's shortage of toilet paper...

Why COVID-19 will result in the localisation of supply chains

This article is by Rob Stummer, CEO Asia Pacific, SYSPRO With the globalisation of markets and economies the world over, it is common practice for...

7 ideas to help Aussies safeguard their online orders

Theft and break ins are on the rise in some Australian capital cities and with more people returning to workplaces, porch pirates could be on the rise too. Now, leading courier service CouriersPlease (CP) has done the research and provided seven ways Aussies can safeguard their deliveries this year.

Micro molding in micro-optic manufacturing

Micro-optics — tiny lenses, beam-splitters, prisms, light pipes, and similar optical components — play a critical role in the miniaturization of optical applications across various industries.

Why being a ‘reluctant fleet manager’ can hurt manufacturing businesses

Many Australian manufacturers are finding themselves caught in a role they never intended to take on: that of a ‘reluctant’ fleet manager.

Unlocking manufacturing potential: The role of IIoT Smart Factory Accelerators

With Industry 5.0 kicking off, manufacturing companies are at the forefront of a technological revolution, seeking innovative solutions for their factories to drive operational efficiency and maintain a competitive edge.

What Australia needs to do for a “Future Made Down Under”

The Future Made in Australia program was a centrepiece of the Albanese government's Federal Budget this year. One of the program's main aims is to position Australia as a global leader in manufacturing in modern industries such as renewable energy, critical minerals processing, and quantum computing.
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods

For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.