Cloud shapes the future of manufacturing – by David Leen

Cloud migration is shaping the future of Australian manufacturing through greater efficiencies. But companies should plan before they leap says David Leen. Australian manufacturing has arrived at a fork in the road. At a time where the industry is struggling amid international competition, with China and America leading the way, the question of how Australian…

Three technology challenges to rebuild manufacturing – by Warren Zietsman

Manufacturing success has never been more dependent on selecting and implementing the right technologies, writes Warren Zietsman. Three challenges are apparent for manufacturers. For an industry largely written off for decades, the recent comments by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the 2024 Bush Summit are a signal of intent in reviving the fortunes of both…

Overcoming three common obstacles to predictive maintenance with MATLAB and Simulink

(Sponsored) By Stephane Marouani Predictive maintenance promises many benefits, from reducing machine downtime and eliminating unnecessary maintenance to adding revenue streams for equipment vendors with aftermarket services. These benefits are achievable if engineering and business challenges are kept from getting in the way.  This article discusses three common obstacles that prevent businesses from successfully implementing…