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Article by Steve Bond, General Manager Australasia of Power at Hatch As Australia goes down the path of transitioning away from fossil-fuelled energy generation to...

Cyclical change occurs in industry when novel and innovative technologies and methodologies start to transform and disrupt existing industrial practices. The fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0 in common parlance is one such cyclical change that we are current in the midst of. It can be loosely defined as the introduction of automation and data exchange to create self governing manufacturing systems illustrated below.

The arrival of technological advancements in manufacturing has ushered in a new era of innovations and challenges for smart factories. For businesses in the era of Industry 4.0, data analytics serves as the driving force for revolutionising manufacturing processes and addressing new challenges that come with it. 

As coronavirus introduces new factors into the business equation and accelerates others, manufacturing needs to look to 5G to support its journey to Industry 4.0.

The ongoing pandemic and supply chain disruptions have led many manufacturers and distributors to explore the benefits of a digitalisation strategy to remain resilient

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

Disclaimer: This is a developing story. Please visit the Department of Health & Human Services for more accurate and up-to-date news and information on...

Article by Frank Baldrighi, Business Development Manager, Getac Technology Corporation Warehouses are by nature potentially dangerous and often noisy, dusty, and dirty. Air quality can be...

A team of scientists from the University of New South Wales has devised a way to 3D print bone-like structures complete with living cells,...