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How single-controller systems drive manufacturing quality gains

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Manufacturers are boosting quality and efficiency by switching to single-controller systems that streamline complex production and data integration challenges.
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Exclusive: Ericsson brings private 5G power to mining

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Ericsson’s private 5G networks are revolutionising safety and productivity in Australia’s mining sector through remote control and real-time monitoring technologies.
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AI & industrial data drive manufacturing towards autonomy

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Manufacturers are increasingly adopting AI and connected data to enable autonomous operations, boosting efficiency, resilience and real-time decision-making.
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Siemens named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IIoT platforms

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Siemens has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms, recognising its strong AI-driven solutions and global reach.
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Airbus partners with Ericsson to accelerate 5G rollout at factories

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Airbus and Ericsson have launched private 5G networks at Airbus plants in Hamburg and Toulouse, boosting automation and efficiency in aerospace manufacturing.
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Airbus deploys private 5G networks to boost digital factories

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Airbus is enhancing its factories with private 5G networks by Ericsson, boosting automation, asset tracking and efficiency across global production sites.
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Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity

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Australia’s manufacturing sector, employing 930,000 people and worth AUD $137bn, is evolving to drive innovation, resilience and national prosperity.
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Manufacturers embrace AI & tech to overcome supply chain pressures

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Manufacturers face supply chain pressures and skills shortages but embrace AI and digital tech to boost efficiency and resilience globally.
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Digital upgrades in drives promise 164 TWh energy savings

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Digital upgrades in industrial drives could save 164 TWh of electricity, equating to the output of 21 one-gigawatt nuclear reactors, says IoT Analytics.
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UK manufacturing must bridge skills gap to unlock GBP £6 billion

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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UK manufacturing faces a GBP £6 billion output loss annually due to skills gaps; experts urge bridging workforce shortages and boosting diversity with AI and robotics.
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Aerospace manufacturers embrace AI for future supply chain gains

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Most aerospace manufacturers plan to adopt AI in supply chains, expecting it to revolutionise aircraft production by 2035 amid cautious digital uptake.
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How Agentic AI is tackling the mundane and essential tasks industry relies upon

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Agentic AI in Australia is set to soar to US$435.1m by 2030, automating mundane tasks and boosting industry efficiency across sectors.
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Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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The industrial AI market is set to soar to USD $153.9 billion by 2030, as manufacturers ramp up investments and CEO-level strategies drive adoption.
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DXC forges AI collaborations to drive innovation in mobility sector

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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DXC Technology has teamed up with three AI startups to enhance automotive and manufacturing innovation through advanced AI, aiming for real-world industry impact.
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Industrial AI adoption surges but skills & trust gaps remain

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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Industrial AI use will nearly double from 32% to 59% in a year, despite 53% of firms lacking clear strategies and 99% needing workforce reskilling.
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IFS acquires 7bridges to boost AI-powered supply chain tools

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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IFS has acquired London-based 7bridges, enhancing its AI-driven supply chain tools to cut costs and boost logistics efficiency across industry sectors.
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Wild Tech to lead digital overhaul for Harrisons with AI focus

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Wild Tech partners with Harrisons Peninsular to spearhead a multi-phase digital overhaul using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and AI to boost efficiency in Malaysia.
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Kobelco boosts supply chain resilience with Blue Yonder tech

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Kobelco Construction Machinery uses Blue Yonder's digital planning to strengthen global supply chain resilience and optimise production and sales amid market shifts.
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The key levers of an enterprise’s growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Enterprises drive growth by aligning AI advancements with innovative cultures and strategic partnerships, unlocking real outcomes and long-term success.
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A*STAR & Siemens partner to advance smart manufacturing in ASEAN

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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A*STAR and Siemens have teamed up to boost smart, sustainable manufacturing in Singapore and ASEAN with cutting-edge AI and automation technologies.