Think Manufacturing co‑founder – and GMC member – Jack Fitzgerald was featured in this week’s Geelong Advertiser outlining how artificial intelligence is already transforming manufacturing operations.
Drawing on his work with CSIRO to develop world‑leading PVC recycling technology, Fitzgerald shows how AI‑driven manufacturing processes now deliver greater precision, consistency and waste reduction on the factory floor.
He explains how tools such as real‑time quality analysis, machine learning and process optimisation are becoming standard practice rather than future concepts. His article highlights the shift toward “agentic AI,” systems that can manage workflows, analyse data and support decision‑making with minimal intervention.
Fitzgerald argues these capabilities are now accessible to manufacturers of almost any size, strengthening skilled teams and creating a clear competitive advantage for early adopters.
Read the full article below:
