Friday, October 9, 2026

Hardware as a service: A new paradigm for service contracts

Across the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, Hardware as a Service (HaaS) is proving to be a transformative concept. The world at large has become familiar and comfortable with software delivered as a service commodity via subscription model both for professional organisations and individuals.

Three reasons manufacturers must monitor ICS networks

This article is by Steve Hunter, Senior Director for Systems Engineering, Forescout (Asia Pacific & Japan) Remote working has caused a rapid acceleration of digital...

Flipping the switch on Australia’s current gas catastrophe

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.

The rise of automation in metal AM post-processing — transforming the industry with precision...

Across the continually evolving manufacturing landscape, the integration of automation solutions continues to move quickly. For metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes the same is true. However, the post processing of metal parts, which is critical for successful outcomes, has been largely overlooked causing serious bottlenecks in the process chain — until now.

How will manufacturers secure their digital future?

Article by Paulo De Matos, Chief Product Officer at SYSPRO Over the past year, manufacturers have had to contend with multiple supply chain disruptions, which...

Manufacturers must have COVID-19 strategies in place to safeguard the health of their workers,...

This article is by Dr Rob McCartney, CEO of occupational health specialists Resile As the COVID-19 crisis impacts on businesses across Australia, it is essential...

Beyond the surface: The power of density determination in additive manufacturing

In the ever-evolving world of manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a ground-breaking technology with transformative potential. From aerospace to healthcare, AM has revolutionized industries by enabling the creation of complex, customized parts with unprecedented precision.

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...

Micro-Molding – no substitute for experience

Aaron Johnson, VP of Marketing and Customer Strategy, Accumold Micro molding has been a key technology assisting OEMs as they strive for smaller and smaller...

Five ways manufacturers can fight back against cyber criminals

Today's factories are complex, data driven environments. Whether that data is used to manage a process or monitor the performance of an industrial robot or machine, protecting information, plans and schematics is crucial. The impact of cyber-attacks on manufacturing environments can be significant and multi-layered.
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds

As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.