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SUSE helps VisualCortex simplify AI deployment, manage workloads at scale, and bring real-time video intelligence to more industries.

Indian telecoms monolith Bharti Airtel has partnered with transport and industrial manufacturer Volvo, and telecoms equipment vendor Ericsson to explore new high-end technologies for the manufacturing sector.

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• Australian-built generative AI software trialled by iconic American confectionery company Tootsie Roll could provide hundreds of millions of dollars in savings to the manufacturing industry.
• Includes real-time insights facilitating a greater connection between the C-suite and operational teams.

Auto maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has implemented Ericsson Private 5G at its Solihull UK manufacturing plant, which the company says is enhancing production of Range Rover vehicles by supporting business-critical applications.

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The Metal Injection Molding (MIM) process is a game changer in manufacturing. It combines the design flexibility of Plastic Injection Molding with the strength and integrity of wrought metals, providing cost-effective solutions for producing complex part geometries. The MIM process involves several processing steps: starting with Compounding, where fine metal powder is blended with binders; followed by Molding, which shapes the mixture; then De-binding, where the binders are removed; and finally Sintering, where the part is heated to fuse the metal particles. The result is a final part that retains exceptional qualities, making it suitable for various applications. My experience with MIM highlights its efficiency and versatility, showcasing how it can meet specific demands while maintaining product integrity.

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• Atturra Limited (Atturra), through its subsidiary Galaxy42 Group Pty Ltd (ACN 627 989 584) to acquire Brooks Investment Partners Pty Ltd (ACN 129 010 126) (ComActivity) (Acquisition), a leading provider of innovative manufacturing solutions based on Infor’s M3 product suite.
• The Acquisition will strengthen Atturra’s position as a market leader for enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions in the manufacturing industry in Australia and New Zealand, providing manufacturing clients with more options in digital transformation of their business. It will also expand Atturra’s capabilities in Infor M3 from its existing capabilities in Infor Pathway.

• This acquisition completes the three identified advanced acquisition opportunities identified in Atturra’s Capital Raising presentation released to market on 13 November 2024

• The upfront consideration is $9M in cash with earn-out/post-completion consideration of up to $5.5M in cash subject to ComActivity achieving performance hurdles based on audited EBITDA targets for FY25 and FY26. The purchase price, including upfront and deferred consideration, is based on a multiple of 6.95x forecast EBITDA. Integration costs have been budgeted at $320,000.

Integration of NVIDIA Omniverse APIs into Rockwell’s Emulate3D digital twin software aims to enhance factory operations through AI and physics-based simulation technology.

Whether you have heard of IFS or not you've definitely benefited from it; 310 million passengers fly safely because of IFS, and 8 out of 10 of the top US energy companies use it to power homes. Now IFS says its AI tech can dramatically change the way your business operates.

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• Autodesk announces new, Autodesk AI-powered time-saving automations coming to Autodesk Fusion 

• Autodesk AI will also power a new automotive exterior design generation tool, Form Explorer, coming to Autodesk Alias 

New AI-Powered Technology Platform Guards Consumers Against the Rising Threat of Scams and Fraud Related Crime Across Devices, Communication Channels, and Environments

Dematic, a leading provider of logistics automation solutions, will bring together some of the supply chain sector’s most prominent experts for a high-level discussion on logistics automation best practices as part of the upcoming Dematic Virtual Showcase event.

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New Relic State of Observability for Industrials, Materials, and Manufacturing report shows 44% of respondents say the adoption of AI technologies are driving the need for observability, with 65% able to resolve incidents faster after adoption

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Australian investment in Research and Development has reached a 30-year low and Australia cannot afford to neglect R&D any longer, according to the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).

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