Manufacturing Technologies

SPEE3D CEO Byron Kennedy and his LightSPEE3D metal printer - image courtesy of business.gov.au

Leadership & Strategy

New 3D printer from SPEE3D could revolutionise Australian manufacturing

Fourth Industrial Revolution Technology Manufacturing People - Stock Image

Skills

How will the Fourth Industrial Revolution impact your workforce?

The Gorbel GS Series Electric Chain Hoists have lifting capactity from 0.125 ton to 5 ton - image courtesy of Gorbel.

Innovation

Gorbel launches new Electric Chain Hoist line

Social Network of Things - Internet of Things - Smart Factory - Connected Machines

Smart Factory

How are manufacturers creating connected factories?

TORU was built as a perception-controlled robot, which enables the system to learn on the spot independently on his own - image courtesy of ITG

Robotics & Automation

Puma to create world’s first intelligent warehouse

The remote operated vineyard robot keeps a human operator in the loop via a virtual reality (VR) interface – image courtesy of Digital Harvest.

Robotics & Automation

Vineyard robot to counter labour shortages

The rise of robotics is probably one of the most highly visible effects of digital transformation.

Digital Transformation

ThyssenKrupp accelerates Machine2Machine communication

IoT

The Centre for Digital Built Britain is a partnership between the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and the University - image courtesy of Pixabay.

Innovation

Welsh smart building start-up secures £3m in funding

Money, finance, banking, imagine courtesy of pixabay

Leadership & Strategy

Shifting gears: three ways to improve your cash conversion cycle

Manufacturers are urged to consider the ways in which data can help them remain innovative and ahead of a challenging marketplace. This could include predictive maintenance.

Smart Factory

Preparing for an AI future with predictive maintenance

Volkswagen - “All employees have access to all existing VR elements as well as existing knowledge via the platform." - image courtesy of Volkswagen Group.

Digital Transformation

Volkswagen is backing VR for manufacturing across borders