The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Manufacturing.
What to know about Manufacturing
IT in Manufacturing explores the dynamic integration of information technology within the manufacturing sector, spotlighting innovations that enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Readers can delve into topics like cloud-based ERP systems, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, artificial intelligence, and automation trends that are reshaping factory operations and supply chains.
This tag brings together stories about technological advancements such as 3D printing breakthroughs, digital twins, and cybersecurity challenges specific to manufacturing environments. Engaging with these stories provides valuable insights into how manufacturers worldwide are navigating digital transformation, adopting smart factory solutions, and addressing emerging risks to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
Australian Manufacturing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
PowerSync launches optimiser for Australian energy users
PowerSync unveils optimiser to help Australian commercial energy users trade solar and battery assets in the National Electricity Market.
Australian SMEs await Budget on investment & hiring
Australian SMEs brace for Budget, with MYOB saying tax relief, lower red tape and cost-of-living support could decide hiring and investment.
Mars to invest AUD $200 million in Australian plants
Mars to expand Wodonga pet food plant and build new wet pouch facility in AUD $200 million Australian manufacturing push.
NAB says 42% of Aussie SMEs use AI to boost productivity
NAB finds AI is moving beyond big business, with small firms using it to cut admin, boost productivity and reshape everyday operations.
Argon & Co promotes four as AI-led transformation shifts
Argon & Co promotes four partners as it doubles down on AI, data and operational change across manufacturing, procurement and capital investment.
Robotics push could add AUD $201 billion to GDP by 2040
Australia robotics investment could add AUD $201 billion to GDP by 2040, with ACIL Allen modelling pointing to higher wages and 128,900 jobs a year.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
Rockwell's Plex named major player in six IDC reports
Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds
SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT
CFOs boost tech, sales & AI as headcount growth slows
Siemens named Leader in Gartner QMS software ranking
Featured News
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Google is tailoring AI playbooks for 19 industries as enterprises shift from pilots to production, with faster rollouts and ROI now the focus.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Manufacturing News
True Protein taps NetSuite to streamline rapid growth
True Protein adopts Oracle NetSuite to replace spreadsheets, cutting month-end close to three days and centralising operations for growth.
Draft grid rules target data centres' rising impact
Australia proposes tougher grid connection standards for data centres as rising electricity demand tests system stability and reliability.
Construction surge powers Australian SME growth in 2025
Construction and manufacturing fuel a second straight quarter of growth for Australian SMEs, narrowing the gap with the wider economy.
Cicada opens 2026 Tech23 deep tech hunt across Australia
Cicada opens applications for its 2026 Tech23 deep tech week, seeking 23 startups as alumni funding tops USD $280 million nationwide.
Courier boom makes transport Australia's top new trade
Courier and home-delivery firms have powered transport to become Australia's fastest-growing new business sector over the past decade.
How emerging leaders drive commercial resilience in digitally integrated workflows
Women emerging as key leaders are turning digital print workflows into engines of commercial resilience through disciplined systems thinking.
Healthcare tops cyber attacks on Australian OT & IoT
Healthcare is now the prime target for OT and IoT cyber attacks in Australia, as security alerts per organisation surge to third globally.
Atturra wins five-year Haileybury deal for Scholarion
Atturra secures a five-year deal to roll out its Scholarion cloud platform across Haileybury, one of Australia's largest independent schools.
Logicalis Australia appoints Luke Gardiner to lead new Technology Assurance Services practice
Logicalis Australia launches Technology Assurance Services to help regulated sectors meet CPS 230-era resilience and third-party risk demands.
Survey reveals divide in Australian supply chain focus
Australian supply chain chiefs look beyond cost cuts to growth and automation, while frontline managers remain fixated on immediate savings.
Avetta unveils Avetta University for safer supply chains
Avetta launches Avetta University, an e-learning hub in Avetta One to boost health and safety training and compliance across supply chains.
Graphite Energy launches Australia's first eTES system
Graphite Energy has unveiled Australia's first electric thermal energy storage system, promising 30-40% savings for manufacturers and a greener future.
New manufacturing lab to open at TAFE Queensland
Applied Robotics is set to launch an AUD $3 million advanced manufacturing lab at TAFE Queensland, which will enhance training in robotics and automation.
Honeywell tech powers Peter Mac's AUD $105m cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility
Honeywell supports Peter Mac's AUD $105M Melbourne facility, Australia's first to commercialise CAR T-cell therapies, with advanced building tech.
Jayco enhances RV operations through SugarCRM integration
Jayco, Australia's top RV manufacturer, revamps its operations with SugarCRM, enhancing dealership relations and boosting sales by 7%, officials report.
Konica Minolta & Kinrise Snackfoods automate manufacturing
Konica Minolta partners with Kinrise Snackfoods to revolutionise manufacturing efficiency with Autonomous Mobile Robots, enhancing productivity, safety, and operational oversight.
Manufacturers and disties facing mounting challenges - SYSPRO
According to Stummer, factors such as supply and demand have a major influence on the availability and access to inventory.
OFS uses data to beat manufacturing energy crisis
Ahead of the current energy crisis, the company reached out to its technology and data partner OFS to see if it could measure its energy usage in real-time.
Australian manufacturing success story chooses NetSuite
We sat down with Bruce Fitzgerald, CEO, Extel Technologies about their digital transformation journey and implementing Oracle NetSuite.
Exclusive: SYSPRO on how ERP plays a role in Australia's manufacturing investment plan
Australian Government announces AUD$1 billion investment in manufacturing to promote industry and create secure jobs. Will it drive sovereign capabilities?.