While chips themselves are resilient, made to handle extreme temperatures, vibrations and other external shocks, the global semiconductor supply chain is relatively fragile, prone to disruptions from natural and man-made shocks.

There are a diverse range of specialised companies designing and manufacturing brilliant products in every corner of this country. With a focus on manufacturing, here are some of the innovative Aussie companies you should know about.

In retail, speed matters. A decreased speed to market gives the competition the advantage when it comes to innovation, allowing them to reach your consumer first.

In the last quarter of 2021 as the Christmas buying-spree approached we saw global supply chains all but collapse under the weight of demand and

As the end-of-year total vehicle sales numbers start to flow in, one might notice that electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are still struggling to gain a

In areas such as transport and health, where the federal government provides funding, a collaborative national approach is crucial to ensuring Australia can sustain itself through onshore supply chains and procurement.

The new Sydney-based Amazon Robotics Fulfilment Centre will reportedly create more than 1,500 local jobs working alongside advanced robotics.

We are seeing digital signage more frequently in a wider variety of spaces every day. Transforming from mere advertising boards in shopping malls, digital signs

With the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) Climate Change Summit wrapping-up earlier this month it seems that the news cycle is being once again dominated

A quick search of ‘lob losses from automation’ will result in a tangled mess of predictions, estimations and statistics about the number of the jobs

It’s pretty easy to get overwhelmed by some of the industry-specific jargon thrown around the manufacturing sphere. With the constant evolution of technology comes the

Over the last couple of months at Black Lab we’ve discussed everything from the applications of digital printing to macroeconomics in China. Education around Australian

“If a picture is worth a thousand words, a prototype is worth a thousand meetings.” You’d be hard-pressed to find a manufacturer, engineer or experienced

The advantages of digital printing will continue to grow, especially when business’ need to budget while still marketing their products and services.

It’s always a priority for manufacturers in Australia to keep a keen eye on events in China, the ‘World’s Factory’ exerts far reaching influence on

‘Working together to be CovidSafe’. That’s the phrase you’ll see marked on the vests donned by the many hard-working essential staff in Woolworths stores across

When we discuss manufacturing in Australia, many make the mistake of talking only about production and fail to recognise all the steps that comprise the

With digital interactions becoming more popular in our society, means one thing for retailers — they need to pivot fast. Failure to do so can only lead to losing customers.

Australian manufacturers are still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its disruptions to supply chains, production and national demand.

Black Lab Design has been announced as a finalist in the 2021 Northern Beaches Local Business Awards in the category Specialised Business. 

This Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) demonstrates the real impact Australian organisations can have on the countries overall energy consumption.

Bunnings are setting their sights on further bolt-on acquisitions in the hope to win over more of tooling and trades market share.

When you buy Australian Made and Australian Grown products you are helping to support local businesses and communities across Australia.

Black Lab Design is leading a manufacturing comeback on the Northern Beaches and offering local employment.

The economic importance of manufacturing in Australia is now fully recognised by government and they are collaborating to create and grow a strong, resilient, thriving and internationally competitive manufacturing industry.

When a fabrication facility reduces the environmental impacts in sheet metal fabrication – costs go down because there is less waste and productivity increases due to efficiency.

The benefits of CAD in manufacturing are endless. At Black Lab Design we have chosen Onshape for its cloud-based, collaborative, and innovative features.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) gives retail organisations an opportunity to be transparent with customers on how they will engage in more sustainable practices and the consumers can hold them accountable to avoid greenwashing.

This Australian designed and owned SunSquirt innovation will promote safer sun practices and keep Aussies protected with convenience.

ALDI Australia commits to zero waste by 2025 with a focus on food waste, through recycling initiatives and circular economic practices.

MP for the Northern Beaches, Jason Falinski went live on social media today alongside Hon Trevor Evans MP and Professor Veena Sahajwalla to discuss waste management and plans in the Mackellar region for a segment called ‘Let’s Talk Trash.’

When COVID-19 hit the world, large enterprises were quick to reinvent their customer experiences. For many, this meant digitising their built environments with 3D capture technology.

Don’t leave Australian manufacturers high and dry just for the sake of a few dollars, support onshore manufacturing and mitigate the risks of your businesses supply chains.

We are a country with an abundance of resources and renewable energy sources, yet Australia is not utilising our own resources.

By choosing to buy local products, consumers are helping their communities, the economy and ensuring Australia relies on ourself first.

The research from Monash University shows we are spending less time in stores, more time online and have signed up in droves to have someone else pack our groceries, proving that Click and Collect Shopping is here to stay.

Despite changing perceptions and community support, the manufacturing sector is still facing highs and lows coming through COVID-19.

For bending and forming sheet metal materials we use the TruBend 5130 machine. The TruBend is one of the most popular press brakes as it delivers outstanding productivity at every stage, from programming, to tool setup to bending.

Black Lab Design is a fully integrated design and manufacturing facility with capabilities that encompass product design, engineering skills, advanced sheet metal fabrication and the latest multi-material printing processes.

Investment in research and development delivers enormous gains in a company’s technological growth, employee satisfaction and capabilities.

The Australian Government has been working internationally through partnerships to take advantage of the lithium mining boom as demand for lithium batteries increases worldwide.

FormFlow has revolutionised corrugated iron by creating a process that bends the metal at certain angles, without damaging the materials structure or coating.

The Amada ENSIS AJ machine is an innovative laser cutter that has coined the name ‘allrounder’ for its ability to cut the broadest spectrum of materials types and thicknesses.

Despite decades of international agreements and domestic policies, scientific monitoring indicates that the world is no closer to environmental sustainability. Hence, the question stands around sustainable shoppers; do they exist?

The National Plastic Plan outlines the Australian Government’s approach to increasing plastic recycling, by finding alternatives to unnecessary plastics and reducing the impact of plastic on the environment.

Automation anxiety is caused by the growing risk that robotics and AI advances are becoming too smart for their – and own – own good.

BlueScope steel’s sustainability initiatives have boosted revenue for the company as the future of steel production centres on breakthrough, green technologies.