Design

Manufacturing first: Surfboard fins made from recycled wind turbine blades launch in Australia

ACCIONA says a new collaboration with Australian surf fin maker Bolero Surf is highlighting how recycled renewable energy materials can support local manufacturing, with...

Early adopters of 2D barcodes to gain ‘competitive edge’ – Leibinger

The global packaging industry is seeing a shift toward 2D barcodes, which can carry significantly more data than traditional linear barcodes, and an industrial...

Manufacturing-led design boosts flexibility of 3D-printed nitinol structures

Manufacturing research at IMDEA Materials Institute has demonstrated a new way to increase the flexibility of 3D-printed nickel–titanium alloys, using woven architectures to overcome...

DesignLab.au launch marks collaboration between global design and local manufacturing

Precision Plastics Australia has unveiled DesignLab.au, a new platform designed to link global product designers with Australian additive manufacturing capability, in a move that...

How digital transformation found its place in Filipino sari-sari stores

For Filipinos, sari-sari stores form the backbone of daily commerce within the community. These small neighbourhood shops sell general merchandise in small quantities, or ‘tingi’ – from single sachets of shampoo to even soda in tiny plastic bag containers. These allow consumers to buy goods in the smallest possible quantities that match the day’s budget and needs.

Mastercard unveils Inclusion Hub to improve accessibility for autistic Australians

Mastercard has announced the launch of Inclusion Hub, featuring 25 practical ways businesses can make their venues more welcoming for autistic people. The hub is...