industry 4.0

Manufacturing, energy and transportation companies are increasingly benefiting from Industry 4.0 applications after years of hype. The emergence of digital twins is one of the main reasons engineering and design teams are actualising these benefits for their enterprises.

The concept of Industry 5.0 – developing Artificial Intelligence to work alongside robots and smart machines- has been an increasing topic of conversation in the global manufacturing landscape. However, a number of key manufacturing insiders have argued that Australia still needs to get to grips with Industry 4.0 before we can move on to the … Continue reading Additive manufacturing unlocks Industry 4.0 possibilities →

Research teams from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and University of Newcastle have secured $958,000 under the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme, through support of the NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN). 

Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out about Kemppi’s new X5 FastMig welding system and what sets it apart from other machines on the market. 

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, and STMicroelectronics (ST), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, have partnered to create a new resource site highlighting the products, insights and strategies required for smart industry designs. Designers and engineers can access the platform by … Continue reading Mouser and STMicroelectronics develop new content stream devoted to the latest in industry 4.0 →

Australians are well-aware of the need to advance manufacturing operations to secure sovereignty and growth as a nation. Harnessing technology and Industry 4.0 are the crux of the solution, but how can Australia develop world-leading technology capabilities to become an advanced manufacturing nation?  

In today’s competitive market, manufacturers must be agile enough to respond to market demands without increasing costs and waste or impacting operational efficiency.

By Philipp H. F. Wallner, industry manager, Industrial Automation & Machinery, MathWorks  Predictive maintenance offers the ability to anticipate equipment malfunctions before they occur, arrange repairs proactively, avoid stalling factory floor operations and most importantly, prevent the failure of machinery to keep businesses running efficiently. Figures from Deloitte show predictive maintenance can reduce the costs … Continue reading The role of predictive maintenance in Industry 4.0 →

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has appointed Swinburne Manufacturing Futures Research Institute founder Professor Bronwyn Fox as chief scientist – almost 30 years after she began her career with CSIRO as a research assistant.  As CSIRO’s fourth female chief scientist, Fox joins the agency from Swinburne University of Technology where she is deputy vice-chancellor for Research and Enterprise.   Fox will bring a great depth … Continue reading Swinburne Manufacturing Futures Research Institute founder joins CSIRO →

Australian electronics manufacturer REDARC will continue its modernisation journey through investment in Industry 4.0 technology and training with support from the  Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC). The Lonsdale-based manufacturer will use a co-funding investment of more than $800,000 to extend its smart factory and skill capabilities across in-house and supplier operations. The project is expected … Continue reading SA manufacturer REDARC powers towards factory of the future →

Over the past 12 months, early adopters of Industry 4.0 technologies in the manufacturing industry have found themselves well placed to respond to the challenges created by COVID-19. The technologies they’d put in place enabled them to adapt. They helped businesses move quickly. They provided a solid foundation – a resilience that enabled them to … Continue reading 74% of manufacturers believe customer experience drives success →

The fourth industrial revolution is upon us, and digital transformation is all but inevitable for most businesses. That’s why investing in the right technology—with the right solutions partner—is essential. But after you make that decision, what should be your number one priority to ensure your success? By Steve Murphy and Andy Coussins, CEO and SVP … Continue reading The #1 thing to prioritise if you want your digital transformation to succeed →

As the FMCG supply chain becomes more demanding the adoption of cloud-enabled devices is accelerating and manufacturers are reaping the benefits. Find out more. The FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) sector is highly competitive – upholding throughput is critical, and seconds of downtime means lost revenue. When that downtime is unplanned the impact to production … Continue reading 5 ways FMCG manufacturers can benefit from upgrading to cloud-enabled inkjet technology →

Geelong manufacturing start-up FormFlow is partnering with Deakin University and the Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC) to advance its unique corrugated steel bending process to enable high volume manufacturing of building products consistent in quality and shape. Over the next 12 months, co-funded through the new IMCRC activate program, metal forming experts from Deakin’s Institute for … Continue reading Controlling the bend with smart technologies →

Despite the challenges of 2020 and the undeniable negative impact of COVID-19, the world has seen a rapid adoption of digital technologies over the past six months. Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, noted in April that due to the pandemic the business saw two years’ worth of digital transformation in just two months. More recently, … Continue reading Accelerating Industry 4.0 uptake: five messages for SMEs →

Lorch South Pacific managing director, David Wilton, speaks about the benefits of using advanced technology to improve commercial outcomes in the Australian welding industry. David Wilton is determined to help every manufacturer in Australia gain big data access for their welding business. A career welding industry professional with more than three decades of experience working … Continue reading Understanding the welding equation in the age of Industry 4.0 →

The trade of welding conjures up images of dirty, dark workshops full to the brim with traditional tools and machinery prone to throwing off sparks and fumes. But, with the advent of automation, robots, co-bots and a range of other advanced welding technologies, this perception is becoming more and more outdated. Welding is a far … Continue reading Welding 4.0: The future of industry →

SYSPRO has announced new research, which reveals that the role of CFO 4.0 within the manufacturing sector will be crucial as the industry shifts towards increased digital transformation in the “new normal”. The study, which was conducted in October 2020 and led by SYSPRO, assessed the sentiment amongst senior level chief financial officers within manufacturing … Continue reading Role of manufacturing CFO 4.0 indispensable as industry accelerates digital transformation efforts →

Australian manufacturers have faced enormous challenges over the past 12 months, and many are reviewing and reevaluating their operations and position to create resilient foundations and robust ways of working that can support them in the coming years. Research from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre identified technology as being essential for manufacturers to set themselves … Continue reading Manufacturing industry trends: how tech is powering Australia’s manufacturing evolution →

A new report released by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, reveals Australia will need to make scientific and technological leaps and harness its competitive advantages to speed its economic recovery in a post-COVID-19 world. Global Trade and Investment Megatrends, co-authored by CSIRO’s data and digital specialist arm, … Continue reading Adapt to ‘megatrends’ for economic recovery →