Technology

Epson products earn iF Design Award 2026

Epson has received the iF Design Award 2026 for its projector and printer lines. The recognised products, which are available in Australia and overseas,...

Tech exec forecasts how AI will transform global manufacturing in 2026

The global manufacturing sector is uniquely positioned to capitalise on artificial intelligence technologies, according to Tim Long, global head of manufacturing at cloud-based data...

MIT tool brings durability to AI-designed 3D printing

MIT researchers have developed a new AI system that allows people to create personalised 3D-printed objects that are both unique and durable. The tool, called...

Automation and inkjet reshape print manufacturing in 2026 – Jet Technologies

Australian print businesses are rethinking manufacturing strategies in 2026, with automation and digital inkjet technologies reshaping how production moves through the factory floor, according...

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.

3D People declare the era of agile, low-volume production-on-demand is here

Article supplied by 3D People As traditional manufacturing wrestles with global supply chain disruptions, soon to be enforced tariffs, shifting consumer demands, and relentless calls...

Apple advances manufacturing with large-scale 3D-printed titanium components for Apple Watch

Apple says it has reached a major manufacturing milestone, announcing that all Apple Watch Ultra 3 and titanium Apple Watch Series 11 cases produced...

AI now integral to 90% of warehouses, new MIT–Mecalux data shows

A new study from Mecalux and the MIT Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab at the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics reports that artificial intelligence...

APS Industrial, Siemens drive innovation with intelligent motor starting systems for industries

Sponsored content for APS Industrial As industries strive for peak efficiency and reliability, intelligent motor starting solutions are becoming the go-to choice for safeguarding critical...

AI & Manufacturing ERP: How artificial intelligence is evolving ERP for manufacturing

Sponsored content by Leverage Technologies Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have long been essential for managing critical business functions—finance, inventory, procurement, human resources, and manufacturing....

Digital Innovation Hub opens at La Trobe University

La Trobe University, in partnership with Cisco and Optus, has opened its Digital Innovation Hub to boost R&D in sectors such as healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, and smart urban infrastructure, fostering greater collaboration among students, researchers, businesses, and industry.

High-powered fibre lasers emerge as the future of defence technology

University of South Australia (UniSA), University of Adelaide (UoA), and Yale University optical scientists have discovered a method to enhance the power of fibre lasers while maintaining their beam quality, potentially making them a crucial defence technology against low-cost drones.

AMD delivers new AI, compute capabilities to Microsoft customers

AMD and Microsoft showcased AMD products at Microsoft Ignite, including AMD Instinctâ„¢ MI300X accelerator, EPYCâ„¢ CPUs, and Ryzenâ„¢ CPUs with AI engines, enabling new services and compute capabilities in cloud and generative AI, Confidential Computing, and Cloud Computing.

The rise of AI chatbots: what are they and how to use them

Chatbots have been around the digital landscape for a while now, but the tool gained more popularity when artificial intelligence (AI) was added to the mix. With the birth of conversational AI, followed by the release of OpenAI's ChatGPT in late 2022, AI chatbots came to light.

5G solutions for Industry 4.0 to help digitalise industrial manufacturing

Huawei held the 5G Smart Factory Forum in Budapest, highlighting the potential applications of 5G-powered solutions like self-driving vehicles, AI-driven quality control, and AR-assisted remote maintenance in future smart factories.