Tag: automation

Manufacturing Queensland has announced that the Queensland Manufacturing Hub in Toowoomba will host its inaugural Robotics and Automation Industry Lunch on 22 July, bringing together manufacturers and industry representatives to discuss the adoption of robotics and automation across the sector.

Australian manufacturers are being asked to become more productive, more resilient and more competitive, often at the same time. It is therefore understandable that many are investing in automation, robotics, AI, sensors and smart factory technologies to improve production output and reduce waste.

Australian businesses are being urged to strengthen spare parts supply chain resilience amid renewed geopolitical and logistics disruptions, with automation company Dematic warning that many organisations may have prematurely scaled back contingency planning since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global building materials manufacturer Mapei has commenced construction on a new $60 million manufacturing facility in Truganina, Melbourne, in a move the company says will significantly expand its Australian production capacity and strengthen its role in supporting major infrastructure projects.

Intralogistics leader Swisslog will present its latest portfolio of scalable warehouse automation technologies at CeMAT 2026 in Melbourne, taking place from 23 to 25 June at Stand D27. 

Dematic has marked 60 years of operations in Australia, highlighting its ongoing role in manufacturing and supply chain automation.

Swisslog has been appointed as automation partner for Magnavale’s new frozen storage facility at Avonmouth, Bristol, marking the second frozen high bay warehouse project delivered under a framework agreement between the two companies.

Australia’s manufacturing and food distribution sectors are facing increasing pressure from fuel volatility, fertiliser shortages and changing consumer behaviour, with warehouse automation company Dematic warning that the country’s supply chain infrastructure is being tested by multiple challenges at once.

Cognex Corporation has launched the In-Sight® 6900 Vision Controller, a new system aimed at expanding the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing inspection and automation. 

TAFE Queensland has launched a new Associate Degree in Applied Technologies aimed at strengthening skills across advanced industries including manufacturing, as demand grows for workers with digital and automation capabilities.