Tag: Opinion
How SMB manufacturers are cutting costs without cutting corners
In today’s volatile business landscape, small and mid-sized manufacturers (SMBs) are navigating a minefield of cost pressures.
Making a success of Australian Made: Why securing every facet of your manufacturing enterprise...
In 2025, the manufacturing sector will represent a small but vital part of Australia’s economy. According to the World Bank Group, it employs 885,000 people—around 6.1 percent of the country’s workers—and is responsible for around five percent of GDP.
Rewriting the rules of scalable manufacturing
When contemplating advanced manufacturing, disruptive technologies often find themselves miscast — positioned as replacements rather than reinforcements.
Construction procurement: the blind spot in our climate ambitions
A glaring blind spot sits at the heart of most construction projects, one that threatens our ambitions to protect the climate.
Supporting Australia’s solar switchover
Australia has led the way in rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) penetration for the last decade — nearly one out of three Australian homes now have solar panels on their roofs, according to SunWiz.
Navigating the complexities of total manufacturing cost
In the current state of manufacturing, rising labour costs, energy process, and ongoing supply chain issues have identified the need for sharper cost control.
Micro molding in micro-optic manufacturing
Micro-optics — tiny lenses, beam-splitters, prisms, light pipes, and similar optical components — play a critical role in the miniaturization of optical applications across various industries.
Balancing profit and sustainability in supply chains
Priorities in the supply chain are expanding, moving away from cost as the main driver behind purchasing decisions. Now, sustainability and ethical sourcing are grabbing a portion of the spotlight.
The five biggest recalls of 2024
Australian consumers value safety and reliability. When they buy a product, whether it’s food, appliances, vehicles, or hardware, they expect it to perform as promised and meet acceptable quality standards.Â
Automation is unlocking the future of AM services
Across today’s ever-changing manufacturing landscape, automation is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. The field of additive manufacturing (AM) is no exception.
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
