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The Open IIoT booth has highlighted Industry 4.0, with a network of developers working together to demonstrate connected solutions on the booth.

Open IIoT is made up of a group of Australia’s key players in the automation and manufacturing industry, including; SMC Corporation, Nord Drivesystems, Balluff, Beckhoff Automation, ZI-Argus, and recent addition Kuka Robotics.

Watch the video where Richard Roberts from ZI-Argus takes us through the system on the AUSPACK stand, pointing out the ease and benefits of Industry 4.0.

Food & Drink Business

The New South Wales government has awarded $1.1 million to All G through the latest round of its Biosciences Fund, and announced a new $20 million funding program to support companies developing high-tech innovations in New South Wales.

The Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association, McLaren Vale Wine Region and Riverland Wine will deliver Wine Australia’s 2026 Next Crop program, aiming to equip emerging leaders with practical skills to support the long-term resilience of the grape and wine sector.

Victorian-based Aquafab has set sail, landing contracts with major cruise lines including Disney, Princess, Holland, Seabourn, Silversea, and Crystal. The company has just launched a capital raise through Birchal to continue its impressive growth journey, hoping to expand its national presence and make its way into bars throughout the US and UK.