Tag: manufacturing technology

Queensland manufacturers have until 6 November 2026 to apply for a state government-backed program offering up to $250,000 in co-funding for artificial intelligence (AI) projects, according to ARM Hub.

Australian manufacturers should assess their technology systems and cyber security as part of preparing for artificial intelligence (AI), according to ARM Hub, which says legacy software and connected equipment can leave businesses exposed to emerging cyber threats.

Weld Australia has announced it has joined the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) as an Associate Partner, linking Australia's welding and fabrication industry with a $57.5 million Australian Government-backed research initiative focused on advanced manufacturing, skills development and domestic production capabilities.

APPEX 2027 will showcase artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and automation technologies for Australia's processing and packaging manufacturers, with live demonstrations planned for the Melbourne exhibition in March next year.

Nearly six in 10 workers in Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector believe their organisations are becoming less productive despite ongoing investment in workplace technology, according to research commissioned by management consultancy Argon & Co.

Australian advanced composites manufacturer Sydney Composites is developing a rapid cycle heat transfer moulding process that could reduce production cycle times and increase output as the company looks to expand into new markets.

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 and other industrial projects across Australia and the wider region are increasingly turning to local automation capabilities to manage project complexity, supply chain challenges and delivery timelines, according to Rockwell Automation.

A new global study commissioned by IFS has found that energy and utilities organisations are placing greater emphasis on grid resilience, reliability and affordability alongside longer-term sustainability goals.

Queensland’s manufacturing industry is set to receive $750,000 in government funding to support the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and help businesses implement technology projects.