Part 1 of our two-part series Live from Australian Manufacturing Week 2025, showcasing how automation, workforce development, cutting-edge machinery, and diverse talent are transforming the face of Australian manufacturing.
Hear firsthand from:
Sam Nothnagel from Automated Solutions Australia on affordable, high-volume machine tending robots and the Teammate Tower & Maxi systems
Mark Luft from Trotec Laser on mobile laser marking, cobot integration, and compliance marking
Paul Gekas from Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions on active force compliance robotics for sanding and polishing, Bosch’s startup collaborations, and sustainable manufacturing
Latinka Cubitt from Catten Industries, winner of the 2024 Victorian Female Manufacturer of the Year Award, on workforce diversity, youth engagement, and reshaping manufacturing careers
Manny Valenza from Sandvik Coromant on their holistic Manufacturing Wellness framework, toolpath optimisation with Mastercam, and data-driven vending machines
Samuel Kaladari from Colbotic Automation on their UR10-based cobot welding system that enables unskilled operators to produce quality welds
Matthew Parsons from PlanIT on the HxGN Machine Trainer, a CNC simulator helping trainees learn safely using Siemens, Fanuc, and Heidenhain controllers
Greg Hebble from Wheelchairs for Kids Australia on manufacturing fully adjustable all-terrain wheelchairs with the help of 250+ Perth-based volunteers
It’s one of our most packed episodes yet—covering the innovations and people powering Australia's industrial future.