What Is Laser Cutting?
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Australian manufacturing
Design-Led Manufacturing Makes Smart Solutions
As an industry, we are wasting money and resources figuring out how we are going to manufacture our designs too late into the process.
Onshoring Australian Manufacturing Beyond 2021
Australian manufacturers have always strived to promote the competitive advantages of onshore production, since well before the pandemic entered our lives.
What We Learnt About Manufacturing in 2020
For us at Black Lab Design, 2020 highlighted our competitive edge of faster delivery times, lower transport costs and our clients having the ability to visit our production processes in person.
Rebuilding Australia’s Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturers importance in economic survival has been reconsidered since the pandemic. To ensure supply chain sovereignty we need to rebuild Australia’s manufacturing industry.
Metal Fabrication and Robotic Welding: Diversify or Die?
Technological innovations allow businesses to make better use of human effort, with machines taking over mundane tasks so that employees can focus on skills unique to humans such as critical thinking, creativity and emotional intelligence.
Australian Industries Under Threat From Trade Tensions with China
Following a series of policy disputes between Australia and China, the turbulent relationship continues to be tested.
Chinese Cultural Differences and the Impact on Offshore Business
Understanding China’s unique business practices and cultural differences is very important before embarking on a business relationship offshore.
Australian Made Pushes All Australians to ‘Buy Local’
Australia’s reliance on imported products has been highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many people turning to Aussie grown and made products.
Australian Government Funding Neglects Traditional Manufacturing Processes
CEO Daen Simmat weighs in on the Australian governments preference to invest funding into advanced manufacturing technologies.
Benefits of Prototyping Your Product
Industrial design is an iterative process. Having the ability to trial, test and tweak your design from your prototype is invaluable
Onshoring Australian Manufacturing After COVID-19 Crisis
The economic shutdown following COVID-19 has highlighted the vulnerability of Australia’s supply chains and dependence on offshore goods.
Does Higher Quality Mean Higher Cost?
True value lies in customer satisfaction and a lot of this comes down to manufacturing quality products.
Pros and Cons of Manufacturing in China
China’s competitive manufacturing prices have left many Australian business’ sourcing their production overseas.
Different Types of LED
LED lights are the trifecta of lighting. They are bright, last forever and use much less energy. They also are the latest lighting technology with respect to integrating with smart lighting tech. Read this extensive LED lighting guide to learn all you need to know about the different types of LED lights. Mini LEDs LED …