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 the launch of what the company describes as...

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 printing technology provider is calling it a “strategic...

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 limitations associated with additive manufacturing. In a study conducted...

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 to Jet Technologies. In a statement, the company said...

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 reflects the growing shift toward locally produced, design-led...

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.

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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation

Sponsored Content by SAP As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve...

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. With rapid advancements in technology, artificial intelligence (AI)...

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.

Advancing cancer treatment with AI

University of Waterloo engineers have developed a new imaging system equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) to advance cancer treatment monitoring.

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.

Monash University, CSIRO develop new tool to boost cybersecurity

Monash University researchers and CSIRO have developed an algorithm to enhance online transactions using end-to-end encryption against quantum computer attacks, enhancing their security.

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.

Australia kicks off inaugural AI Month

Australia has launched its first-ever AI Month, with the CSIRO calling on Australians to help shape the country’s AI future.

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