Manufacturing : Fabricated Product
The Manufacturing sector is made up of producers of machinery, components and equipment, processors, printers, appliance manufacturers and products made from materials of all kinds.
The sector includes 91,154 businesses and employs 714,759 people.
Manufacturing employment fell over the past five years, continuing a long-term decline. Nevertheless, the industry continues to employ a significant number of Australians and some categories continue to grow (food, wood, and fabricated metal products).
Jobs in the Manufacturing sector are challenged by automation, but technology also offers opportunity.
Robots and automation have been used in manufacturing for decades, with many processes and activities now automated. As robots become more sophisticated, flexible and affordable, they are increasingly used in manufacturing businesses to replace or enhance traditional processes.
Key issues for manufacturers then become factory location in relation to resources and market, geopolitics and cost, and the potential of adding value through design and branding.
Blockchain is now being used to combat counterfeiting of high value manufactured goods, such as drugs, vehicle parts, aerospace parts, fashion accessories and even food such as coffee and manuka honey, to track production and delivery through the supply chain, verifying authenticity through the transparent, distributed ledger technology.
VR is used to improve health and safety in operational environments by simulating emergency experiences such as chemical spills and fires.
The evolution of 3d printing raises a new issue and wider opportunity – the prospect of manufacturing on demand by customers and the disintermediation of the manufacturer completely in the process of product creation.
3D designs can be created and products printed and distributed anywhere on the planet. This may see the growth of 3D printing and distribution centres in every major city on the planet.
Employment: 714,759
Organisations: 91,154
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Employing:
56%
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Non-employing:
44%
Remuneration
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Avg Salary:
$52,053
Manufacturing Subsectors : Fabricated Product
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Fabricated Metal Product
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Furniture & Other Manufacturing
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Machinery & Equipment
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Printing
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Pulp & Paper Product
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Textile Clothing & Footwear
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Transport Equipment
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Fabricated Metal Product
Categories
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Architectural Aluminium Product
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Boiler, Tank, Metal Container
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Iron & Steel Forging
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Metal Coating & Finishing
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Nut/Bolt/Screw/Rivet
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Other Fabricated Metal Product
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Other Structural Metal Product
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Prefabricated Metal Building
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Sheet Metal Product
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Spring & Wire Product
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Structural Steel Fabricating
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Architectural Aluminium Product
Activities: Aluminium door, Fly screen door, Gate, Guttering, Curtain wall etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
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Boiler, Tank, Metal Container
Activities: Boiler, Tank, Bin, Can, Drum, Garbage can, Letter box, Tool box etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Scott Universal Welding System -
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Iron & Steel Forging
Activities: Chain, Fittings, Horse shoe, Pipe fittings, Valves-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Other issues
3D Printing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Maintenance scheduling that delivers more uptime -
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Metal Coating & Finishing
Activities: Anodising, Chromium plating, Gold plating, Nickel plating, Powder coating-
Technology
Robots, AI -
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Nut/Bolt/Screw/Rivet
Activities: Dowel pin, Bolt, Screw, Rivet, Washer, Turnbuckle etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
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Other Fabricated Metal Product
Activities: Ammunition, Blow torch, Door handle, Key, Platework, Screwdriver, Tools etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, Blockchain, 3D Printing -
Other issues
3D Printing
Robotics
Scott Oven Chassis Production SystemScott Universal Welding System -
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Other Structural Metal Product
Activities: Balcony, Door, Fire escape, Curtain wall, Roller, Stair, Guttering etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Augmented & Virtual Reality
XR - The Merging of Augmented Reality -
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Prefabricated Metal Building
Activities: Building, Bus shelter, Carport, Shed, Garage-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Scott Universal Welding System -
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Sheet Metal Product
Activities: Bottle closure, Eyelet, Stove pipe, Duct work, Chute etc-
Technology
Robots, AI -
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Spring & Wire Product
Activities: Barbed wire, Chain, Wire, Hook, Nail, Spring, Wire mesh etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
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Structural Steel Fabricating
Activities: Fabricated structural steel, Girder, Joist, Rafter, Roof truss etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Scott Universal Welding System -
Data courtesy
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Furniture & Other Manufacturing
Categories
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Furniture
Activities: Bedroom suite, Dining room, Office furniture, Table, Bamboo furniture, Cane, Rattan, Fibreglass furniture, Cabinet, Filing cabinet, Furniture, Parts, Shelving, Bed base, Mattress, Water Mattress etc-
Technology
Robots, AI -
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Jewellery & Silverware
Activities: Coin, Jewellery, Silverware, Gem cutting, Diamond cutting-
Technology
Robots, AI, Blockchain, 3D Printing -
Other issues
3D Printing
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Other Manufacturing
Activities: Ball point pen, Brush, Musical instruments, Umbrella, Zip etc-
Technology
Robots, AI -
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Toy & Sporting Good
Activities: Fishing tackle, Archery, Billiard, Cricket, Toys, Skateboard etc-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Other issues
3D Printing
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Data courtesy
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Machinery & Equipment
Categories
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Computer & Business Machine
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Electric Light & Sign
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Electrical Equipment
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Electronic Equipment nec
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Household Appliance
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Medical & Surgical Equipment
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Other Machinery
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Other Specialised Machinery & Equipment
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Photographic & Optical Goods
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Professional & Scientific Equipment
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Pump & Compressor, Heating, Ventilation
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Telecommunication Equipment
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Computer & Telecomms Wholesaling inc Peripherals
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Electrical & Electronic Equip. Wholesaling nec
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Farm & Construction Machinery Wholesaling
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Industrial Machinery or Equip. Wholesaling nec
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Professional Equipment Wholesaling
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Computer & Business Machine
Activities: Calculator, Computer, Joystick, Laptop, Printer, Photocopying machine etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, 3D Printing -
Other issues
Online, Cloud services, Multiple devices, Mobile devices, Security, 3D Printing
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Electric Light & Sign
Activities: Bulb, Element, Flashlight, Lamp, Neon, Sign-
Technology
Robots, AI -
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Electrical Equipment
Activities: Co-axial cable, Fuse wire, Optical fibre, Battery, Dynamo, Electric motor rewinding etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
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Electronic Equipment nec
Activities: Amplifier, Circuit board, Earphone, Fire alarm etc-
Technology
Robots, AR, IoT, AI -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Introduction to Acacia Systems -
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Household Appliance
Activities: Barbecue, Microwave, Washing machine, Refrigerator, Oven etc-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Other issues
3D Printing
Robotics
Scott Oven Chassis Production System -
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Medical & Surgical Equipment
Activities: Dental chair, Artificial eye, Joint, First aid equipment, Hearing aid etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, 3D Printing -
Other issues
Expence, Smart devices, 3D Printing
Augmented & Virtual Reality
XR - The Merging of Augmented Reality -
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Other Machinery
Activities: Fan, Gas burner, Furnace, Press, Weighing, Generator, Drilling machinery, Forging, Lathe, Metal moulding, Press, Saw, Crane, Elevator, Hoist, Winch, Conveyor system etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
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Other Specialised Machinery & Equipment
Activities: Bottling machinery, Filter, Food packing, Printing, Slicing, Toaster, Harvesters, Tractor, Windmill, Irrigation equipment, Back hoe, Crushing machinery, Mining machinery, Earthmoving equipment etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
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Photographic & Optical Goods
Activities: Binocular, Camera, Contact lens, Spectacle, Telescope etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, Blockchain -
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Professional & Scientific Equipment
Activities: Clock, Gas meter, GPS, Measuring equipment, Radio, Taxi meter, Signalling equipment etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, Blockchain -
Other issues
Specialisation
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Pump & Compressor, Heating, Ventilation
Activities: Air compressor, Pump, Gas compressor, Petrol pump, Air conditioning compressor, Beverage dispenser, Solar hot water etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
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Telecommunication Equipment
Activities: Cable TV, Modem, Pager, Radio transmitter, Telephone equipment etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
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Computer & Telecomms Wholesaling inc Peripherals
Activities: CD, DVD, Computer game, Computer, Printer, Telecommunications Goods etc-
Technology
Robots, IoT, AI -
Other issues
Alibaba, Wrist bands for stackers
Robotics
Inside Alibaba's smart warehouse staffed by robots -
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Electrical & Electronic Equip. Wholesaling nec
Activities: Alarm system, Camera, Electronic goods, Fan, Television, Washing machine etc-
Technology
Robots, IoT, AI -
Other issues
Alibaba, Wrist bands for stackers
Robotics
Amazon Australia Robotics Fulfilment Centre -
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Farm & Construction Machinery Wholesaling
Activities: Agricultural machinery, Earthmoving machinery, Harvester, Tractor etc-
Technology
Robots, IoT, AI -
Other issues
Alibaba, Wrist bands for stackers
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Industrial Machinery or Equip. Wholesaling nec
Activities: Boat, Gas heater, Air conditioning, Jetski, Furnace, Pump etc-
Technology
Robots, IoT, AI -
Other issues
Alibaba, Wrist bands for stackers
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Professional Equipment Wholesaling
Activities: Aeronautical, Dental, Medical, X-ray, Surgical equipment etc-
Technology
Robots, IoT, AI -
Other issues
Alibaba, Wrist bands for stackers
Robotics
Amazon Australia Robotics Fulfilment Centre -
Data courtesy
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Printing
Categories
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Printing
Activities: Digital printing, Offset printing, Photocopying, Screen printing-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT, 3D Printing -
Other issues
3D Printing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Printing Support Services
Activities: Book repair, Typesetting, Colour separation, Bookbinding, Image setting-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Other issues
3D Printing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
Data courtesy
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Pulp & Paper Product
Categories
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Corrugated Paperboard Container
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Paper Bag & Sack
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Paper Product
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Paper Stationery
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Pulp/Paper & Paperboard
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Sanitary Paper Product
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Corrugated Paperboard Container
Activities: Corrugated paperboard, Paperboard container-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Bag StackingArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Paper Bag & Sack
Activities: Paper bag-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Bag StackingArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Paper Product
Activities: Wallpaper, Adhesive paper, Moulded paper-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Bag StackingArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Paper Stationery
Activities: Paper label, Stationery, Paperboard game, Playing cards-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Pulp/Paper & Paperboard
Activities: Newsprint, Paper, Paperboard, Wood pulp-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Sanitary Paper Product
Activities: Disposable paper nappy, Facial tissue, Paper Towel, Toilet tissue-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
Data courtesy
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Textile Clothing & Footwear
Categories
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Clothing
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Cotton and Wool Textile
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Footwear
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Knitting Mill Product
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Leather & Leather Substitute
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Made Up Textile Product
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Rope, Cordage & Twine
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Synthetic Fibre Textile
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Textile Floor Covering
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Wool Scouring
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Clothing
Activities: Belt, Clothing, Hat, Jeans, Tie, Swimwear, Workwear-
Technology
Robots, AI, Blockchain -
Robotics
The textile revolution: KUKA small robotics automates the textile industryArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Cotton and Wool Textile
Activities: Cotton thread, Woven fabric, Yarn, Tyre cord-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
The textile revolution: KUKA small robotics automates the textile industryArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it WorksREMI AI | Advanced Demand Forecasting -
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Footwear
Activities: Boot, Shoe, Slipper, Sandal-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Robotics
Robots perfectly glue Italian shoes. Shoe production.Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Knitting Mill Product
Activities: Knitted clothing, Hosiery, Jacket, Crocheted fabric-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
The textile revolution: KUKA small robotics automates the textile industryArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Leather & Leather Substitute
Activities: Bag leather, Hides, Harness, Seat cover, Suitcase, Wallet-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Robotics
DOBOT Industrial Robot to Sewing Leather BagArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it WorksREMI AI | Advanced Demand Forecasting -
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Made Up Textile Product
Activities: Badge, Felt, Label, Textile printing, Embroidered fabric, Binding, Finishing-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it WorksREMI AI | Advanced Demand Forecasting -
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Rope, Cordage & Twine
Activities: Cable, Cord, Fish net, Rope, String, Twine-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
High-performance robot for technical high-performance textilesArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Synthetic Fibre Textile
Activities: Woven fabric, Fibreglass fabric, Lacing, Yarn-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
High-performance robot for technical high-performance textilesArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it WorksREMI AI | Advanced Demand Forecasting -
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Textile Floor Covering
Activities: Carpet, Carpet tile, Rug, Jute matting-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
High-performance robot for technical high-performance textilesArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Wool Scouring
Activities: Lanolin, Wool, Tops, Carded wool,-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
High-performance robot for technical high-performance textilesArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it WorksREMI AI | Advanced Demand Forecasting -
Data courtesy
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Transport Equipment
Categories
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Aircraft
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Auto Electrical & Instrument
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Boat Building
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Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Part
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Other Transport Equipment
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Railway Equipment
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Ship Building
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Aircraft
Activities: Aircraft engine, Airframe, Avionics, Glider, Guided missile etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, Blockchain, AR, IoT -
Other issues
Composites, 3D printing
Drones
SYPAQ develops cardboard drones for defence of UkraineArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Northrop Grumman Australia Partners with AOS GroupAugmented & Virtual Reality
XR - The Merging of Augmented Reality -
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Auto Electrical & Instrument
Activities: Air conditioner, Alternator, Car horn, Heater, Spark plug, Starter motor etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
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Boat Building
Activities: Boatbuilding, Boat repair, Canoe manufacturing, Jet boat building etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT, Blockchain, 3D Printing -
Other issues
3D Printing
Augmented & Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) for Australian Frigate -
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Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Part
Activities: Motor vehicle, Bus manufacturing, Van, Truck, Boat trailer, Caravan, Truck body, Bus body, Horse float, Auto parts, Clutch assembly, Roof rack, Seat belt, Muffler etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT, 3D Printing -
Robotics
How to Become Relevant when a Robot Takes Your Job. The Future Doesn’t Need You – How to Become Relevant when a Robot Takes Your Job In this talk, Pablos dares you to imagine the possibilities in what once seemed impossible: a harmonious co-existence of humans and robots.Augmented & Virtual Reality
XR - The Merging of Augmented Reality -
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Other Transport Equipment
Activities: Baby stroller, Bicycle, Golf buggy, Wheelchair, Scooter etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
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Railway Equipment
Activities: Cable car, Locomotive, Rail carriage, Tram etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Scott Universal Welding SystemAugmented & Virtual Reality
XR - The Merging of Augmented Reality -
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Ship Building
Activities: Shipbuilding, Hull cleaning, Drydock, Submarine construction etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Scott Universal Welding SystemAugmented & Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) for Australian Frigate -
Data courtesy
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