Rheinmetall selects seven small businesses to work on major Army projects
Adelaide firm Supashock has been named among the seven small Australian businesses that will partner with Rheinmetall Defence Australia on two major projects for the...
Ways that manufacturers can monetise data
The rise of digitalisation and automation in manufacturing is resulting in the generation of a colossal volume of data. Previously, businesses would gather data (often manually) across the
Three ways digitisation helps manufacturers gain competitive advantage
Article by Karthik Iyer, Industrial and Commercial Segments Manager
at Schneider Electric
Today business growth in the manufacturing sector relies more heavily than ever on both...
Optimising your design to keep additive manufacturing systems efficient
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By now we have a fairly good idea of what the BigRep PRO is capable of doing. And...
Australian Made warns online shoppers to watch out for fake ugg boots
The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) is warning online shoppers to be on the lookout for counterfeit ugg boots after it uncovered a chain of misleading websites selling ugg boots manufactured in China as Australian made.
Five ways to achieve significant productivity gains in manufacturing with Artificial Intelligence
Australia is not alone in facing a productivity slowdown as developed economies globally look to overcome the same challenge; which is undoubtedly the catalyst...
The Smarter 3D Printing Series: Advancing Research and Learning
In 2011, an article in the Economist noted that 3D printing “makes it as cheap to create single items as it is to produce thousands”. This simple yet profound description best describes the disruptive potential of 3D printing and why everyone is clamouring to jump on the 3D printing bandwagon.
Transform Manufacturing from Offshoring to Rightshoring in 3 Easy Steps
After two decades of offshore productions in low-cost countries, manufacturers are now struggling with the rapidly growing salaries and counter-effects of cheap production. The...
America’s oldest stiff extrusion manufacturer just cut costs by 75% with large-format 3D printing
It takes a while, but sometimes old dogs do learn new tricks.
JC Steele & Sons (known Down Under as Steele Australia) has been a...
Powering a stronger post-COVID economy: why it’s time for Aussie manufacturers to recognise their...
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
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Responding to manufacturing demand and performance signals
Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.
