Tag: automation

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.

Australian print businesses are rethinking manufacturing strategies in 2026, with automation and digital inkjet technologies reshaping how production moves through the factory floor, according to Jet Technologies.

Leading Taiwanese ICT company Synnex has officially opened a new purpose-built logistics facility and its Oceania headquarters in Oakleigh South, bringing $150 million in investment to Victoria. 

Dematic has expanded its Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) portfolio with the introduction of the new Reach Truck Series (RTS) 120, which the company said is engineered to enhance high-bay manufacturing and warehousing operations through advanced automation technology.