Release of utility e-bike prototype spearheads local LEV industry
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...
Australian manufacturing must adopt new technologies, knowledge and skills – says AAMC Chairman
The Chairman of the Australian Advanced Manufacturing Council (AAMC), Mr John Pollaers, has welcomed the Performance of Manufacturing Index, which showed the first expansion...
The lure of East Asia: How to do manufacturing business in China and Hong...
East Asia’s booming economic growth is becoming increasingly attractive to companies looking to expand outside their home markets. In particular, both China and Hong Kong have the potential to be highly prosperous bases for businesses, including those involved in manufacturing.
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.
Automation is unlocking the future of AM services
Across today’s ever-changing manufacturing landscape, automation is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. The field of additive manufacturing (AM) is no exception.
Why the case for local manufacturing shouldn’t just boil down to numbers
Every time I’m having a conversation about Australian manufacturing with industry peers, someone in the room mentions cost. Input costs are high. Logistics are too expensive. It's cheaper to build it somewhere else and ship it here. Most would agree with these broad statements.
The AI bill is in the post, and manufacturers should read before they sign
Aussie manufacturers have spent the past three years being told that artificial intelligence will upend everything.
Data and AI: A lifeline for your manufacturing business
The Australian manufacturing sector is in a state of emergency. Insolvencies have tripled in two years since 2022, and the industry is battling a perfect storm of labor shortages, supply chain disruption, and skyrocketing inflation.Â
Strategies to combat the skilled labour shortages in the complex industrial manufacturing and engineering...
The Australian Industrial Manufacturing, Fabricated Metals and Engineering sectors make a significant contribution to our economy, playing a vital role in industrial development, aiding economic growth and employment.
Ransomware rising – how to keep production lines humming in face of growing attacks
This article is by Jamie Humphrey, Managing Director at Rubrik A/NZ
As production line processes are increasingly automated and data-driven, Australian manufacturers have become a...
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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.
