Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Bridging the Industry 4.0 Gap in Asia Pacific’s Manufacturing Sector

The past few years have been challenging for manufacturers in APAC. The COVID-19 pandemic brought supply chain disruptions, government restrictions, and heightened uncertainty around demand and supply.

Why manufacturers should prioritise transferable skills in recruitment

The Australian manufacturing sector is at a crossroads between keeping up with automation and technological evolution and the pressing issue of attracting and retaining a skilled workforce. 

10 Reasons to Extend Your Expert Team with 3D Systems Part Manufacturing Services

In times when design and manufacturing expectations are continually escalating, engaging with 3D Systems On Demand for your prototyping to production requirements is well...

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.

Digitisation and sustainability drive manufacturing

Australian manufacturing is thriving despite cost pressures, supply chain issues and labour shortages. A new CommBank report shows how digitisation and sustainable practices are reshaping the sector.

2021: The Year of Digital for Australian Manufacturing

By Andy Cunningham, Regional Director, Autodesk (Australia & New Zealand) This year is set to be a year like no other for Australia’s manufacturing industry....

Orica and KAPEKS partner to drive digital transformation in Turkey’s mining industry

Orica and KAPEKS have announced a strategic collaboration to deploy advanced digital technologies aimed at enhancing productivity, safety, and sustainability in Turkey’s growing mining sector.

The best of ERP benefits: efficient scheduling for manufacturers

Scheduling jobs in manufacturing is one of the most complex tasks in operating a shop floor as it involves a range of various details that must be accounted for, such as work orders, raw material availability, due dates, employee skill sets, and work centre capacity. 

AM Post-Processing Enhances Performance And Aesthetics For Drone Manufacturer

Media Relase by heliguy Commercial drone innovator heliguyTM has recently worked with leading AM post-processing solution provider (AM Solutions) to optimise parts for various of...

Manufacturers need cloud native observability to validate Industry 4.0 investments

The talk around Industry 4.0 (the fourth industrial revolution) and smart factories has been dominating the Australian manufacturing sector for several years now. However, as recent reports show, adoption is largely still in its infancy, something which is holding us back.
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How AI-enabled cloud ERP is redefining growth for manufacturing leaders

Manufacturing leaders are entering a new phase of supply chain transformation, where growth is increasingly determined by how quickly and intelligently organisations can respond to change.