industry 4.0

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 →

Industry leaders have teamed up with Skills Lab to launch Australia’s first digital engineering apprenticeship to provide a pathway to an in-demand career. The new apprenticeship will offer school leavers a three-year placement in some of Australia’s top tier organisations under a paid-to-learn model, creating a new wave of para-professional roles recently coined “new-collar jobs”. … Continue reading Australia’s first digital engineering apprenticeship launched →

Lorch South Pacific managing director, David Wilton, speaks about Industry 4.0 Smart Welding Solutions and how it drives customer productivity. What do people think about when they hear the words “Welding Industry”? Many would think “old school”, “dirty job”, “uninspiring”, “slow to change”. But what if these were just perceptions standing in the way of … Continue reading Embrace the technology and leverage the possibilities to drive productivity and efficiency into our tired welding industry →

Earlier in my career I worked with many “best in class” lean manufacturers and I was struck by how many of their employees could remember, even years later, where it all started. They openly shared their story, and often I would meet the team that had been the catalyst for their on-going lean deployment. Years … Continue reading Deciding where to start in the Industry 4.0 journey →

Deakin University surveyed 200 Manufacturing leaders across Australia & New Zealand to understand the future needs of consumers and partners. Join this panel to hear insights from Dr Michael Valos, Senior Lecturer, Deakin University on his research findings from the first of its kind local industry data, commissioned by Industrial Ideas and sponsored by Salesforce, … Continue reading Deakin University, Legend and Sutton Tools Share Insights on the Future of Industrial 4.0 CX →

This Thursday 24th September at 11am Simplus is hosting a webinar for senior leaders of Australian Manufacturing companies in partnership with IMCRC where we will explore the topic “how companies are adopting digital technologies to remain competitive”. In the 1960s, manufacturing equated to 30 per cent of the Australian economy. In 2020, it’s 5.5 per … Continue reading Manufacturing Revival: Is a new era of Industry 4.0 in Australian manufacturing upon us? →

Since 2018, some of the country’s most prominent manufacturers have worked together to help make IIoT easy. A powerful cohort known as Open IIoT sees prominent manufacturers, SMC Corporation, Beckhoff Automation, Balluff, ZI-Argus and NORD Drivesystems addressing the complexities of Industry 4.0 and IIoT technologies. Prior to the pandemic Open IIoT hosted customer events, attended … Continue reading Open IIoT launches webinar series for 2020 →

A new Diploma of Applied Technologies will help train the skilled workers NSW needs to continue building its advanced manufacturing economy. Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said it was critical for businesses to embrace technology to stay ahead of the curve. “Our manufacturing industry in NSW is undergoing a transformation … Continue reading New advanced manufacturing diploma launches in NSW →

By Ryan Pollett, National Leader, Manufacturing & Wholesale Partner, Audit & Assurance, BDO There’s no doubt that the past few months posed challenges for Australia’s manufacturing sector. As the economic, health and social effects of COVID-19 disrupted the operations and supply chains, it also highlighted manufacturers’ ingenuity and ability to innovate and collaborate to overcome … Continue reading The top 7 learnings from COVID-19 for manufacturers →

RMIT, Siemens and Festo have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore major areas of cooperation to help drive workforce transformation for Industry 4.0 in the Australasian region, including the establishment of an Industrial Digital Innovation Hub at RMIT. The hub will be designed to enable digital innovation at scale in a collaborative … Continue reading RMIT, Siemens and Festo partner to create a new Industrial Digital Innovation Hub →