Manufacturing Tech Australia

3D printed circuit boards, sovereign manufacturing capability, and the Victorian Digital Jobs for Manufacturing initiative — live from AMW 2023 Day 3.  Paul and Shane cover Day 3 of Australian Manufacturing Week 2023 in Melbourne, visiting both the AMW floor and the Electronex Electronics Design and Assembly Expo. We cover:  Successful Endeavours on designing and distributing electronics in Austra...

Bosch BAMS robotics, OFS factory monitoring, Okuma CNC machine tending, and large-scale industrial robots — AMW 2023 Day 2 floor coverage.  Paul and Shane cover Day 2 of Australian Manufacturing Week 2023 in Melbourne. We speak with:  Bosch BAMS on their robotics integration and manufacturing consulting services for Australian SMEs  OFS on their factory monitoring solutions for real-time productio...

Digitalisation, 3D printing, and lean manufacturing from the AMW 2023 floor — live from Melbourne Day 1.  Shane and Paul kick off their AMW 2023 coverage with Day 1 conversations from four organisations showcasing local manufacturing capability. We cover:  Team Assurance on quality assurance and compliance solutions for Australian manufacturers  Leap Australia on industrial automation and technolo...

Cobots are reshaping manufacturing and putting automation within reach of SMEs that couldn't justify traditional industrial robots.  In this episode, Craig Taylor , robotics and automation expert, breaks down the world of collaborative robots (cobots) and how they're changing what's possible for smaller Australian manufacturers. We cover:  The key differences between cobots and traditi...

Autonomous mobile robots are no longer just for large manufacturers — Sam Thomason explains how Australian SMEs can adopt them now.  In this episode, Sam Thomason , factory automation expert, shares how autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are becoming accessible to Australian SME manufacturers — and what it takes to adopt them successfully. We cover:  The current state of AMR technology and why costs...

IoT and data analytics are unlocking hidden productivity gains for Australian manufacturers — Movus founder Brad Parsons shares how to start.  In this episode, Brad Parsons , founder of  Movus , an Australian IoT success story, shares the practical lessons from building a data-driven manufacturing technology business and helping manufacturers use data to make better decisions. We cover:  How IoT s...

AI has hit the mainstream — Nigel Dalton, Australia's leading Lean and AI expert, explains how manufacturers can use both to build competitive advantage.  In this debut episode, Nigel Dalton , AI strategist, Lean expert, and technology leadership advisor, shares a framework for Australian manufacturers looking to use AI and Lean together to navigate economic uncertainty and build lasting compe...

Manufacturing Tech Australia is the podcast for Aussie manufacturers navigating automation, Industry 4.0, AI, and digital transformation — hosted by Shane Williams and Paul Mason .  This short trailer introduces the show and its mission: to bring practical insights, tools, and strategies to Australian manufacturers and technology buyers. Every episode features industry leaders, technology experts,...