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 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...

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...

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...

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 has announced the launch of Inclusion Hub, featuring 25 practical ways businesses can make their venues more welcoming for autistic people. The hub is part of the company’s Inclusion Matters initiative, which...

Social media platforms are playing an increasingly central role in how Australians access news and how publishers reach audiences, according to new research that highlights the growing importance of social channels in...

Digital platforms claim to offer more transparency than ever through public ad libraries and political-ad reports. However, new Australian research suggests these tools provide only a narrow glimpse of the advertising users...