The building materials sector is incredibly diverse, with manufacturers producing a range of materials, from steel and concrete to timber and paper. However, as diverse as it is, CBC National Accounts Manager Wayne D’Souza says there are a number of common challenges that manufacturers face. “Production has increased significantly over the last 10 years, with … Continue reading CBC continues to build on quality customer service →

A report into the job market for the manufacturing sector has revealed the top skills shortfalls for the first half of 2020. Field service technicians, production managers, project engineers, and mechanical and electrical technicians were among the list of the top skills shortfalls, according to the Hays Jobs Report for January to June 2020 – … Continue reading The top in-demand jobs across manufacturing →

Australian researchers are calling for policies to safeguard the future of manufacturing in Australia. A team of researchers at Western Sydney University and the University of Newcastle has identified an ethical and sustainable culture of manufacturing in Australia. The team has, today, released recommendations for ways to strengthen and support this manufacturing culture. “Our research … Continue reading Researchers call for new manufacturing policy in Australia →

Scientists have engineered a new type of light emitting diode (LED) which can function as versatile, manufacturing-friendly lasers. Researchers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory reached a critical milestone by incorporating meticulously engineered colloidal quantum dots into a new type of LED containing an integrated optical resonator, which allows them to operate as optically pumped … Continue reading Scientific breakthrough will lead to more manufacturing-friendly lasers →

Deloitte has released a report claiming that many senior executives are less prepared for  Industry 4.0 than they should be, despite successful implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies. Business leaders continue to focus more on using advanced technologies to protect their positions than on making bold investments to drive disruption, according to the new report – … Continue reading Business leaders still not prepared for Industry 4.0 →