Tag: Smart manufacturing

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

Cybersecurity risk is emerging as a significant obstacle to growth for industrial organisations as manufacturing operations become more connected, according to a new study from Rockwell Automation.

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.

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the University of Cambridge have established a new research centre focused on advancing smart manufacturing and supporting Hong Kong’s transition towards Industry 5.0.

Smart manufacturing was supposed to be a technology story. A decade of investment in robotics, IoT sensors, predictive maintenance and AI-assisted production has delivered exactly what it promised on the plant floor. What it didn't come with was a plan for the people leading through that transformation.

Konica Minolta Australia, in collaboration with global mobile robotics company Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), is set to unveil two new autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at CeMAT Australia 2025, which will be held from 22 to 24 July at The Dome, Sydney Olympic Park.

Gartner has emphasised the importance of human-centric strategies in unlocking the full value of connected factory worker initiatives, stating that organisations must go beyond immediate cost savings to achieve long-term strategic benefits.

As industries around the globe embrace the digital revolution, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the manufacturing landscape. 

Monash University and Tata Steel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Centre for Innovation on Environment and Intelligent Manufacturing.

The global manufacturing sector is witnessing a seismic shift in its automation approach as companies worldwide, big or small, grapple with the ongoing labour shortage and skills gap within the industry.