AI & Automation

Practical ideas, perspectives and industry experience from IPA, our members and specialists.

22 September 2026 • Daniel Harper

AI-Augmented Strategy: Decision-Making in the Next Era

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-state discussion in Australian boardrooms. It’s here — embedded in analytics ...

05 July 2026 • Marcus Ellery

Post-AI Workflow Design: Humans in the Loop

One of the most common patterns emerging in organisations right now is that AI has already quietly removed chunks of ...

07 June 2026 • Olivia Hayes

AI and Empathy: Striking the Balance

Balancing AI and Humanity in the Modern Workplace Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future workplace concept — it is ...

31 May 2026 • Marcus Ellery

Digital Twins in Continuous Improvement

Why Digital Twins Are Becoming More Than Just Engineering Tools For a long time, digital twins sounded like something ...

06 November 2025 • Industry Partners Australia

Smart Safety: Technology Transforming Workplaces

Technology is no longer just improving how we work—it’s changing how we stay safe at work. From real-time monitoring systems ...

14 August 2025 • Font & Swatch

The Shift Back To Human Centric Marketing

Brands are returning to Human Centric Marketing in order to differentiate and re-engage with their audience. Since the ...

22 June 2025 • Industry Partners Australia

The Rise of Smart Manufacturing Down Under

In the face of global economic shifts, evolving customer demands, and rising operational costs, Australian manufacturers are ...

12 June 2025 • Hannah Watts

Next-Gen Work: How Aussies Are Adapting

The world of work is undergoing a profound transformation. For Australians across industries, the traditional concept of a ...

29 April 2025 • Industry Partners Australia

The Rise of Additive Manufacturing: How It Is Transforming Industry

Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, is revolutionising the industrial landscape. Once a niche technology ...

22 April 2025 • Industry Partners Australia

How AI Is Transforming Manufacturing and Supply Chains

Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a new era of efficiency and innovation in manufacturing and supply chains. From ...

26 February 2025 • Industry Partners Australia

The Future of Manufacturing: How AI is Transforming the Industry

The manufacturing sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). ...

23 September 2022 • Realise Potential

Who Holds the Keys?

I came across a fascinating article that showed a pyramid hierarchy and how data flows up through various levels of an ...

How to use learning levels to ensure your Industry 4.0 and smart factory projects succeed.

09 September 2022 • Realise Potential

Do you Really Know?

In, Episode 11, I explained how the Law of Diffusion of Innovation can be a barrier to manufacturing businesses adopting ...

02 September 2022 • Realise Potential

Gaining Competitive Advantage using industry 4.0

A little while ago, I was on a live webinar with Simon Sinek, you know, the "Start With Why" guy. I'm a fan of his books and ...

26 August 2022 • Realise Potential

Don't Sit on the Fence

Imagine going back to 1870 when the second Industrial Revolution, Industry 2.0, kicked off, marked by the transition from ...

19 August 2022 • Realise Potential

Why you might not be improving your OEE

OEE stands for Overall Equipment Effectiveness and I'm often engaged in conversations with manufacturing businesses about ...