Digital Manufacturing Light Insights Paper

Discover how Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) can achieve digital transformation through simple, affordable and low risk solutions. Our insights paper shares key learnings from a pilot project exploring ways to help New Zealand manufacturers implement digital solutions at a fraction of traditional costs.
 
The Digital Manufacturing Light pilot, led by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited in collaboration with the University of Auckland, demonstrates how SMEs can take their first steps towards digitalisation using readily available technologies.
 
Download the insights paper to learn:

• How manufacturing SMEs in New Zealand can start implementing digital solutions without a significant upfront investment
• A proven framework for enabling affordable and incremental digital transformation
• Cost-effective off-the-shelf solutions for digital manufacturing and a modular and scalable approach for their implementation
• A clear roadmap for supporting manufacturing SMEs in augmenting existing machinery and processes with modern digital capabilities
• Real-world case studies from Auckland companies including Spiralweld and ABB New Zealand

 
This work is part of Tech Tāmaki Makaurau, a three-year programme led by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited to grow Auckland's technology industry and create high-value jobs in the region.