Tag: Industry 4.0

Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.

Mitsubishi Electric will showcase its latest manufacturing technologies at the 33rd Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF 2026), with the company set to present automation and digital solutions aimed at supporting manufacturers across the production lifecycle.

With Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers describing AI as the "biggest economic transformation in our lifetime", it’s not surprising that AI is dominating conversations across Australia’s manufacturing industry.

Manufacturing has become increasingly digital, but the information workers rely on at the point of execution has not always kept up.

For decades, decisions about manufacturing location were heavily influenced by labour availability and labour costs. While those considerations remain important, they are no longer the primary determining factor for many manufacturers.

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. 

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 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 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. 

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.