Tag: Industry 4.0
Pioneering Industry 4.0: Henrik von Scheel’s vision for Australia’s manufacturing future
Renowned strategist, economist, and futurist Professor Henrik von Scheel, widely credited as the originator of the 4th Industrial Revolution, will headline this year’s Industrial Transformation Australia – a HANNOVER MESSE event—in Sydney.
META2.0 pushes Australia to the forefront of UAV manufacturing innovation
Swinburne University’s AIR Hub has launched the META2.0 project, revolutionising UAV manufacturing by integrating automation, digital engineering, and advanced composite materials for high-rate aerospace production.
Weld Australia joins forces with global leaders to future-proof manufacturing
Weld Australia has announced a strategic partnership with two leading welding technology organisations, EWI and the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Group, in a move designed to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector.
Australia’s workforce in the age of automation
Australia's workforce is undergoing a transformative shift as automation technologies rapidly advance. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and machine learning across various sectors is reshaping the work landscape, impacting productivity, employment, and the nature of jobs.
Future-ready: Upskilling Australia’s manufacturing workforce
The growth of automation and digital technologies has transformed the manufacturing sector in Australia. As Industry 4.0 continues to evolve, the demand for crucial digital skills is skyrocketing.
CSIRO and Swinburne revolutionise Australia’s manufacturing sector with Industry 4.0 testlab
The Swinburne-CSIRO National Industry 4.0 Testlab is shaping the future of Australian manufacturing by introducing new initiatives, including a pioneering method for additive manufacturing of carbon fibre composite materials.
Additive manufacturing discussion set for Plastics Live event
Plastics Live, the premier plastics event in the United Kingdom for 2024, has unveiled a roundtable discussion featuring prominent figures from the UK additive manufacturing (AM) sector.
Key trends expected for the manufacturing sector in 2024
The manufacturing sector outlook for 2024 remains cautious amidst several challenges. Fiscal tightening, inflation, and geopolitical instability could undermine growth in 2024, and if favourable economic trends start to unwind, the risk of a downturn looms large.
Manufacturing wrapped up: Trends that shaped the industry in 2023
It is undeniable that 2023 has been a transformative year for the Australian manufacturing sector as it navigates through numerous challenges throughout the year.
Bosch deploys generative AI at manufacturing plants in Germany
Global technology giant Bosch is implementing generative artificial intelligence and foundation models at its plants in Germany to speed up production and enhance efficiencies.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
