The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing
A curated Australian edition of IndustrialDay 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
Infios named a leader in IDC transportation systems
The ranking underscores growing demand for systems that can cut freight costs and react faster to disruption across strained supply chains.
Pronto adds AI tools to Xi ERP as it marks 50 years
Built-in generative, predictive and agentic features aim to cut manual work and sharpen forecasting for more than 1,500 Pronto Xi users.
ezyCollect launches Aimie to tackle late SME payments
Australian SMEs are waiting 19 days beyond terms for payment, squeezing cash flow as ezyCollect rolls out AI to target late invoices.
AU manufacturing sector faces robotics investment shortfall
Australia's manufacturing push could stall unless public and private funding closes the gap with rivals investing heavily in AI and robotics.
Australia could cut AI emissions with data centres
A shift to renewable-powered computing could save millions of tonnes of carbon and unlock billions of dollars in investment, new research says.
How CPS 230 will indirectly impact manufacturers through their customers and suppliers
Manufacturers supplying banks and other regulated firms face tougher contract demands on resilience, cyber risk and continuity as CPS 230 beds in.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
Infios named a leader in IDC transportation systems
Hitachi Vantara posts 32% Asia Pacific revenue growth
Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Equinix launches managed private cloud service in Australia
Featured News
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
AU manufacturing sector faces robotics investment shortfall
Australia's manufacturing push could stall unless public and private funding closes the gap with rivals investing heavily in AI and robotics.
Expert Columns
Three Industries, One Common Challenge: Getting Data Right Before MDM
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
How CPS 230 will indirectly impact manufacturers through their customers and suppliers
AI is everywhere, but where's the return?
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Governed choice: the key to scaling AI safely in Australian business
Completing the 5G journey: Why APAC's 6G ambition depends on what we do next
Why business ambition is running ahead of AI readiness
Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them
How emerging leaders drive commercial resilience in digitally integrated workflows
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Manufacturing News
TCS & Jaguar TCS Racing extend AI partnership in Formula E
The extension will use artificial intelligence to sharpen Jaguar TCS Racing's strategy and feed lessons from Formula E into future electric cars.
Rockwell study flags cybersecurity as industrial growth risk
More than a third of industrial decision-makers now see cyber risk as a top barrier to growth, a Rockwell survey found.
Honeywell flags OT cybersecurity visibility gap in industry
Incomplete asset inventories are leaving industrial operators exposed, with only 21% able to track every OT system despite 88% calling programmes mature.
Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water
By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.
Dragos buys NetRise & runZero to boost xOT security
Critical infrastructure operators gain broader visibility across devices, firmware and cloud systems as Dragos folds two specialist tools into its platform.
Rockwell joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing programme
Industrial control systems could be patched faster as Rockwell tests controlled access to Claude Mythos 5 to spot flaws before attackers exploit them.
Lifecykel replaces Xero sprawl with NetSuite platform
Weekly inventory reporting at the mushroom biotech group has fallen from hours to 10 minutes after replacing seven Xero instances and spreadsheets.
Epicor adds Conveyance Solutions to ANZ partner network
The deal gives mid-market distributors in Australia and New Zealand more local support to get better returns from their ERP systems.
Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026
Rising pressure on manufacturers to digitise instructions has helped Knowby secure G2 recognition across 18 reports in the latest cycle.
NTT Data expands AI ops platform for Daimler Truck
Daimler Truck's manufacturing operations will get earlier warnings of IT faults as NTT Data adds AI monitoring and automation across its global infrastructure.
Tech Mahindra launches AWS centre to scale agentic AI
The launch targets firms struggling to move AI from pilots into production, with a first UK deployment reporting efficiency gains of about 40%.
Würth Elektronik speeds CAD access with file locking
Engineers now open CAD files in seconds instead of minutes, after a global file system reduced version conflicts across three continents.
Yokogawa signs BuyCo deal to widen supply chain reach
Materials manufacturers could cut transport costs and emissions as Yokogawa adds BuyCo's container shipping software to its industrial offering.
Yooz passes 7,000 customers on record H1 2026 usage
Rising demand for finance automation helped Yooz hit record platform usage in H1 2026, with its customer base topping 7,000 worldwide.
Conexiom launches AI-native Relay for order automation
Manufacturers and distributors could cut manual retyping as the system handles messy orders from emails, notes and images, with visibility controls.
Boomi names APAC customer innovation award winners
The honours underline rising demand for data and integration tools as utilities, retailers and universities tackle ageing systems and automation pressure.
Brickworks cuts integration delivery time from 80 days to 12
The overhaul has unlocked trapped procurement data and helped the building products maker set up 18 interfaces in just 12 days.
OneAdvanced launches AI risk platform in Australia
Organisations facing tougher compliance checks in Australia and New Zealand can now swap spreadsheet risk logs for AI-guided assessments and reports.
NEOS joins Infor network in Asia Pacific warehouse deal
Warehouse operators across six Asia Pacific markets will now get local sales, implementation and support for Infor's system through NEOS.
Pythian unveils Gemini Enterprise AI model for staff
The consultancy says workflow redesign, not tool access, helped triple AI engagement and cut database incident resolution times by 80%.
