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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.

Most manufacturing companies in Australia are well on their way to understanding what a low or no carbon future means for their business. However, pressure from shareholders and consumers is building for the manufacturing sector to decarbonise quicker than 2050 given that it is amongst the top three heaviest carbon emitters in Australia.

This article is by Damien McDade, Head of Pacific AVEVA Large scale industrial plants are becoming more complex and more tightly integrated. Both equipment implemented...

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.

Now boosting Australia’s production capacity is high on the political agenda, acknowledging and rewarding the individuals who keep the lines moving should be a

Photo-chemical etching (PCE) has become a popular choice for component manufacturers in the aerospace, medical, and electronics industries as it enables the production of intricate shapes and patterns with high precision. 

Article By Jon Donner, General Manager, Fabrica Group, Nano Dimension Working at the vanguard of micro additive manufacturing (AM) for so many years, I have...

Additive manufacturing (AM) has witnessed an exponential surge in recent years. The process's ability to manufacture complex geometries, customised parts, and intricate designs is unparalleled.

Australia is currently in the throws of an energy crisis dubbed the ‘perfect storm’ by our new Federal Energy Minister, Chris Bowen. With blackouts threatening millions of Australians in the coming months, energy prices surging and supply issues running rife along the east coast, it’s looking like a dark winter ahead.

Wheelchair-using employees must be able to manoeuvre around the manufacturing workspace without difficulty and be safe from hazards including stairwells, narrow entrances, and inadequate restrooms. Making modifications to increase access can make a significant impact on how a disabled employee performs and feels at work.