Tag: automation

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.

Tetra Pak has launched its new Automation and Digitalisation portfolio, Tetra Pak Factory OS, which the company says will help food and beverage manufacturers prepare for AI-driven production and achieve greater efficiency across their operations.

Intralogistics solutions provider Kardex has officially opened a new Australian office in Lidcombe Business Park, Western Sydney, expanding its presence and customer support capability in the region.