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The role of supply chain in australian advanced manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Australian manufacturing has been disregarded for several decades in preference to the globalisation of supply chains. COVID-19 has triggered a policy re-think and placed local manufacturing and supply chain resilience back on the agenda. We have seen a success in the above. See full article here.

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CSIRO R&D program to boost advanced manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

The CSIRO is advancing Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability by providing free research and development support to help businesses develop new products or services through a new Innovate to Grow program. CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow: Advanced Manufacturing program , commences 6 September and is available for up to 25 SMEs.

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Modern Manufacturing Expo To Showcase How Robotics and AI Can Turn Supply Chains Into ‘Value Chains’

Manufacturer's Monthly

In a crowded global market manufacturers are always on the lookout for technologies that will give them an ‘edge’. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are increasingly being viewed as the key to unlocking Australia’s manufacturing competitiveness. Robotics and the creation of a value chain.

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Memjet embracing advanced manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Global printing technology company Memjet is boosting manufacturing in Australia with advanced robotics at its new factory in North Ryde, Sydney. . With new robotics and ultra-smart software, our manufacturing is competitive with Asia.” We are more in control of our supply chains and our margins.”

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New prospectus to boost WA’s advanced manufacturing capacity

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: wpadington / stock.adobe.com The Cook Government is set to expand Western Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability with the launch of a new prospectus, Western Australia: Advancing the Future of Manufacturing. It will also help develop and attract a diverse talent pool of skilled workers.

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Advanced manufacturing means going back to basics

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Industry Capability Network The best way to take advantage of advanced manufacturing opportunities is to get back to the basics, according to Industry Capability Network (ICN) NSW Advanced Manufacturing Manager Marcus Batten. He has a key piece of advice to manufacturing businesses – “Don’t be led by the software”.

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Chicago’s South Suburbs see the future of manufacturing as American and robotic

Robotics Business Review

However, as the global marketplace continues to evolve, American manufacturers must contend with an aging ownership base, greater competition, a more even playing field, and a severe labor shortage. Using robotics and intelligent systems, manufacturers can retrofit their operations to be more productive with fewer available workers.

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