Digital Transformation

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. 

Future Skills Monash College has teamed up with Microsoft to deliver a fresh new approach to technology education and industry partnership in Australia. 

Artificial intelligence could play a massive role in establishing Australia as a global aviation leader, according to an expert from the Swinburne University of Technology. 

Australian manufacturers are facing growing pressures amid new global trade policies and their reliance on US demand. Concerns are rising over increased foreign competition and higher import costs, which could negatively impact overall GDP and industrial activity in Australia and New Zealand.

La Trobe University has officially opened the Digital Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge innovation precinct that will accelerate research and development in critical sectors, including advanced manufacturing. 

Avnet, a global technology distributor, has announced the launch of its inaugural “AMD on Wheels” national roadshow in partnership with AMD and element14, bringing artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainable technology solutions directly to Australia’s manufacturing and innovation sectors.

OneKloudX has joined the Epicor Partner Program, as the US-based ERP provider expands its network across Australia and New Zealand. 

The ongoing pandemic and supply chain disruptions have led many manufacturers and distributors to explore the benefits of a digitalisation strategy to remain resilient

The arrival of technological advancements in manufacturing has ushered in a new era of innovations and challenges for smart factories. For businesses in the era of Industry 4.0, data analytics serves as the driving force for revolutionising manufacturing processes and addressing new challenges that come with it. 

The construction industry has undergone significant transformation over the past twenty years. Speedpanel, a leading Australian manufacturer of lightweight, fire-rated, and acoustic wall systems, made a groundbreaking entrance in the early '90s, revolutionising the Australian construction landscape.