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GridBeyond releases Global Energy Trends 2026 report

As energy systems change at an unprecedented pace, businesses and grid operators are confronted with new pressures and prospects. From the rapid adoption of AI and electric vehicles to the increasing impact of extreme weather events, the demands on electricity networks are more complex than ever. 

To compete globally, Australia must rethink the foundations of industrial automation

Australia’s manufacturing sector is at a pivotal moment. Competitive pressure, sustainability expectations, energy costs, and a new wave of digital tools are converging, exposing the limits of the automation approaches that have defined industrial production for decades.

AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.  
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Early adopters of 2D barcodes to gain ‘competitive edge’ – Leibinger

The global packaging industry is seeing a shift toward 2D barcodes, which can carry significantly more data than traditional linear barcodes, and an industrial printing technology provider is calling it a “strategic evolution” rather than a simple technical update.

Commercial space to take 25% share of Bradfield City’s first land release

Commercial space will account for 25 per cent of the NSW Government–backed first land release in Bradfield City, with the site planned to be progressively released to the market to support manufacturing-linked industry, education and other employment uses alongside new housing in Western Sydney.

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Reducing downtime through real-time shop floor insights with Minitab’s Prolink

Unplanned downtime remains one of the most costly – and often misunderstood – challenges on the manufacturing floor.
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Rockwell Automation 2025 report details use of AI, digital twins for sustainability

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Early adopters of 2D barcodes to gain ‘competitive edge’ – Leibinger

The global packaging industry is seeing a shift toward 2D barcodes, which can carry significantly more data than traditional linear barcodes, and an industrial printing technology provider is calling it a “strategic evolution” rather than a simple technical update.
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Latest Manufacturing PMI

Australia DECEMBER 51.6 - Source: S&P

Global DECEMBER 50.4 - Source: JP Morgan

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