Australia's manufacturing sector smaller but performing well: Ai Group
03 August, 2016Although the Australian manufacturing sector is much smaller than in the past, it has been experiencing a continuous recovery for 13 months — the longest growth phase in over a decade.
Has China reached peak coal?
26 July, 2016Researchers in Beijing argue that China's coal consumption has already peaked, partly as a result of changes in the Chinese economy, but also as a result of environmental policies.
Are Australian companies doing enough to transform themselves?
19 July, 2016 by Rob Stummer*Rob Strummer, MD of IFS Australia & New Zealand, expresses his concerns over where Australia is ranked globally in relation to digital transformation.
Adjusting production schedules to lower energy costs
15 June, 2016Industrial manufacturing businesses can save over 30% on electrical bills, and cut greenhouse gas emissions by over 5%, by adjusting production schedules, according to US research.
Analysing the industrial automation control market
14 June, 2016The global industrial automation control market is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 8% during the period 2016–2020, according to technology researcher Technavio's latest report, which covers the market outlook and growth prospects of the market.
Halting the decline of Australian manufacturing
08 June, 2016A report from the Centre for Future Work has challenged the acceptance by many that decline in manufacturing is inevitable in high-wage countries such as Australia.
The economic impact of microgrids
08 June, 2016Installing a microgrid within a regulated electricity market will sometimes, but not always, provide an economic benefit to customers, investors and utilities involved, according to US research.
Aurecon and METS Ignited developing a plan to advance Australia's METS sector
04 May, 2016Aurecon and METS Ignited are working together to help drive innovation and global competitive advantage for Australia's mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector.
Surge in manufacturing in March
01 April, 2016The Australian Industry Group has reported that the local manufacturing sector surged in March to its strongest level of expansion since April 2004.
Global spending on IIoT cloud platforms expected to reach US$358 billion by 2019
21 January, 2016A recent iRAP report predicts that the IoT cloud market for the industrial and manufacturing sectors will experience a compound annual growth of 35% over the next three years.
Australasian management strongly supports environmental initiatives
12 January, 2016A recent study of Australian management attitudes towards environmental initiatives has found strongly increasing support among the people who are key to making such projects happen, although CFOs and engineering managers were particularly sceptical of 'overcooked' sustainability claims.
Frost & Sullivan's five big technology predictions for 2016
27 November, 2015Frost & Sullivan's Audrey William, head of ICT Research, Australia & New Zealand, shares her insights into the five big technology predictions into 2016.
CSIRO says the national outlook is bright and in our hands
09 November, 2015A groundbreaking report has found that Australia is well placed to secure prosperity over the coming decades despite the challenges of an uncertain and possible resource-constrained future.
Oil and gas executives reveal future industry challenges
30 October, 2015A new report has revealed that while the current environment is creating opportunities for innovation, almost half of oil and gas executives admit they have fallen short of their innovation goals.
Things that matter: digitalisation is the key to shaping the future
08 October, 2015Digitalisation overlaps into all parts of the economy and transforms the way we do business. But if digitalisation is so important, where does it sit in the business and political agenda? Who needs to drive it?
