Digital manufacturing and supply chain innovation

‘Industry 4.0’ technologies can enhance food production and improve manufacturing efficiencies, traceability and supply chain resilience, whilst also creating new market opportunities.

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We partner with food companies, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, as well as technology providers to develop and evaluate digital manufacturing tools, including software, hardware, sensors and robotic systems. These enable a data-driven approach to innovation, along the entire supply chain.

Our research capabilities include:

  • applying process and data mining technology in bioprocessing and food manufacturing;
  • applying artificial intelligence and machine learning for process control;
  • supply chain solutions in select industry segments, such as dairy and meat;
  • traceability and e-commerce options for domestic and export supply chains;
  • technology deployment for labelling, packaging and supply chain integration;
  • developing of novel sensor technology for flexible packaging;
  • electronic nose & machine learning systems for beer and wine quality assessment;
  • airborne, hyperspectral remote sensing systems for precision agriculture; and
  • drone technology sensing systems for ‘digital vineyards’.

Major initiatives include the Faster, Smarter Pharma and Food Manufacturing research centre, which will assess the potential for performance improvements in existing manufacturing facilities, with new digital approaches and custom education to equip a more digitally skilled workforce.  This project has been jointly funded by the Victorian Government and CSL and will unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth in Victoria’s pharma and food manufacturing sectors, supporting jobs and building resilience in the economy.

View our recent publications on digital manufacturing and supply chain innovation here.

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