Industry 4.0 in practice
20 April, 2017 by Jim WallaceImplementing Industry 4.0 in your organisation means beginning with a strategy that is appropriate for your needs and that can be adapted as technology and needs change.
Australia's manufacturing opportunity
19 April, 2017 by Scott MoffatIn Australia the approach to Industry 4.0 has been somewhat more disjointed than in Germany, with a large reliance on Industry 4.0 technology being mainly promoted by individual Germany-based vendors or suppliers. Individual manufacturing companies are tending to go it alone, keeping technology providers at arm's length and not truly leveraging the global collective knowledge on I4.0.
Boeing names CSIRO a 'Supplier of the Year'
13 April, 2017CSIRO's 28-year collaboration with Boeing has soared to new heights with the aerospace company naming CSIRO a 'Supplier of the Year' for calendar year 2016.
UAE-based aluminium extrusions company to expand into Australia
07 April, 2017UAE-based Taweelah Aluminium Extrusion Company LLC has announced its expansion into the Australian market with Melbourne the first city selected in its international expansion.
GE and Noble Corporation to partner on digital rig solution
28 March, 2017GE and Noble Corporation plc have jointly announced a partnership to collaborate on the Digital Rig solution, enabling data-driven operational efficiency by using data analytics, with the target of a 20% reduction in operational expenditure across Noble's rigs.
ISA chairman highlights six key challenges for Australian innovation
17 March, 2017Bill Ferris AC, chair of Innovation and Science Australia (ISA), has argued that bold action is needed to harness Australia's innovation potential in facing up to the risks and seizing the opportunities presented by the forces of globalisation, technological disruption and demographic trends that will shape Australia's economy and society over the medium term.
Scaling up: how SMEs can grow into larger food manufacturing facilities
10 March, 2017 by Peter Taitoko*For small- and mid-sized food manufacturers, one of the biggest challenges is how to start scaling up operations. Today there is an endless amount of information available but interpreting this and making the best choices for your business is not simple.
Royal New Zealand Navy leads in adopting unmanned automation technology at sea
10 March, 2017The Royal New Zealand Navy has become the first navy to achieve unmanned space and operations on a warship.
Metso invests in optimism for NSW mining and quarrying
24 February, 2017After more than 50 years at Carrington, Metso has relocated its service centre to a new 2000 m2 facility in Tomago, 20 km northwest of Newcastle.
Achieve a profitable, safe and sustainable operation with NHP
14 February, 2017NHP provides services and support resources when, where and how you need them.
Where is Australian manufacturing heading in 2017?
06 February, 2017 by Henry Zhou*Henry Zhou, General Manager of Omron Australia and New Zealand, discusses the future of smart factories and how technology will change Australian manufacturing in 2017.
CEO Insights: Russell Palmer
27 January, 2017Russell Palmer, Managing Director of Yokogawa Australia & New Zealand, talks about Australia facing global challenges, the IIoT and opportunities for graduates.
CEO Insights: Rafael Koenig
24 January, 2017Rafael Koenig, Managing Director of Weidmüller Australia, talks about the competitiveness, digital technology and innovation.
CEO Insights: Wayne Driver
20 January, 2017Wayne Driver of SMC Pneumatics talks about the business, technology and training challenges facing industry in 2017.
CEO Insights: Paul Bruno
17 January, 2017Paul Bruno, General Manager of Pepperl+Fuchs Australia, talks about adapting to market changes, digital technology and the benefits of using local products and services.
