Manufacturing Tech Australia

00:27:47

AI, Hydrogen & Smarter Supply Chains in Transport

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/09/29

How AI, hydrogen fuel cells and smarter logistics are reshaping Australian transport and supply chains.In this episode, Dean Calapai, Founder, Director and CEO of Intellitrac, Andrew Willis, Manager External Affairs & Governance at Toyota, Dr. Julian Zeltinger, Chief Commercial Officer at Intermodal Terminal Company, and Joel Kotamanidis, Chief Executive Officer at Allotrak, share practical insights on the technologies transforming transport and logistics across Australia. We cover:How AI is

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00:38:08

Humanoid Robots in Manufacturing: Hype vs Reality

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/09/14

Humanoid robots are coming fast, but where can they deliver real ROI for Australian manufacturers today?In this episode, David Pearce, Founder at Our Robot Future, and Adrian Tyson, Founder at Neuranext.ai, separate the hype from the reality of humanoid robotics and explain what manufacturers should be doing now to prepare for the next wave of automation. Shane and Paul cover:Why more than 90% of humanoid robot sales in Australia are currently going into education rather than industryWhere humanoid

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00:31:27

Digital Manufacturing for SMEs: Start Small, Scale Fast

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/08/31

How manufacturers can start digital transformation with low-cost tools, real shop-floor data, and minimal risk.In this episode, Harry Baxter from Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) and Matthew Doolan from UNSW Canberra explain how manufacturers can begin their digital manufacturing journey without investing in large-scale MES projects or expensive infrastructure. Shane and Paul explore practical examples from Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring and Smart Enough Factory initiatives,

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00:24:00

Women in Manufacturing: Building the Next Talent...

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/08/17

How mentoring, work experience and maker spaces help attract more women into Australian manufacturing.In this episode, Rachelle Turner and Steph Piper share their experiences entering manufacturing, engineering and maker spaces, along with practical ideas for increasing female participation across the sector. We cover:Why visibility and representation matter when encouraging young women to consider manufacturing careersHow work experience, apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship pathways create entry

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00:28:25

FoodPro 2026: AI, Robotics & Food Automation

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/08/03

How food manufacturers are using AI vision, robotics, sorting and automation to boost quality, efficiency and competitiveness.In this episode, we share the latest automation and technology innovations showcased at FoodPro 2026. How upcycled textile robot covers can extend robot life and reduce maintenance in harsh manufacturing environmentsAffordable palletising automation designed to help smaller manufacturers adopt robotics safely and cost-effectivelyAI-powered machine vision systems for real-time

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00:29:40

Circular Dairy Packaging: Closing the Virgin Cost Gap

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/07/20

How dairy processors can close the recycled plastic cost gap with backhauled bottle returns and food-grade HDPE reuse. Recorded live at CeMAT 2027, Shane hosts a panel discussion with Ben McCulloch from Martog & Company, Edward Vaudrey from Popit Recycling, and Taylor Quinn from Procal Dairies who share how a closed-loop model could reduce the cost barrier that keeps food-grade recycled HDPE above virgin polymer. The cover:* Why food-grade recycled HDPE usually costs more than virgin plastic,

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00:25:17

CeMAT 2026: Robotics, Humanoids, and AI That Actually...

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/07/07

From cold chain robotics to humanoid AI, what will actually deliver value on the warehouse floor in 2026 might surprise you.At CeMAT 2026, Shane and Paul sat down with John Sauer from OPEX, Daniele Farioli from Modula, Maryam Ziaee from Slimstock, and Adam Frank from SugarAI, along with a Daemon robotics showcase, to break down what’s real versus hype.In this episode, we cover:How next-gen AS/RS systems are enabling multi-temperature storage without traditional cold roomsWhat humanoid robots can

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00:14:38

CeMAT '26: Industry 4.0 from Training to Robotics

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/06/25

How Australian manufacturers can adopt Industry 4.0 using training, collaboration, and emerging robotics technologies. In this episode, recorded live at CeMAT 2026, Vikram Sachdeva from Swinburne University, Andrew Brown from the Association for Manufacturing Excellence, and Jun from Agibot share how Australian manufacturers can practically adopt Industry 4.0 and AI. Paul covers: How Swinburne’s Factory of the Future and Digital Jobs programmes help manufacturers build AI and digital capability

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00:36:08

Australia’s Biggest Manufacturing Sector Is Being...

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/06/08

Food manufacturing is Australia’s largest manufacturing sector, yet it’s under pressure from every direction, squeezed margins, rising costs, global competition, and ongoing underinvestment. In this episode, Paul sits down with Angeline Achariya from Innovation Gamechangers to unpack what’s really happening inside the industry and why it matters far beyond food. They explore why manufacturers keep falling into the cycle of cutting costs instead of investing, how this is eroding long-term

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00:33:42

Inside Australian Manufacturing Week 2026: robotics,...

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/05/25

Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 delivered more than just machines on stands. It surfaced the real conversations manufacturers are having about productivity, automation, software, skills, and how to stay competitive. In this episode, Paul Mason and I speak with a cross-section of exhibitors and industry leaders on the show floor, capturing what is actually resonating with Australian manufacturers right now. You will hear from Tim J. Kelly from the Manufacturing Excellence Forum on why regional

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00:34:53

AMW 2026 Brisbane Part 1: Robots, ERP & Grants, and...

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/05/14

Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 has landed in Brisbane for the first time ever — and we're recording live from the show floor. Part 1 of our AMW 2026 coverage brings you six exhibitor interviews covering robotics, autonomous material handling, ERP, 3D metrology, automation hardware, and the grant landscape for Australian manufacturers.Paul Mason and Shane Williams are joined by locals Phil Seboa from the Unplugged IIoT podcast, and Clare Treston to talk to leaders across the show about

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00:39:04

Why siloed projects kill manufacturing competitiveness

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/04/27

Manufacturers keep investing in automation, ERP, AI, and capital projects, yet many still struggle with cost, resilience, and execution. The problem is not the tools, it is fragmentation.In this episode, Shane Williams and Paul Mason are joined by Oliver North and Warren Proctor, Partners at Argon & Co, to unpack why siloed projects quietly destroy manufacturing competitiveness, and what an integrated operational roadmap actually looks like in practice. The discussion cuts straight to the shop

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00:33:43

Making ERP More Useful with AI | Epicor

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/04/13

Most manufacturers do not need another AI tool. They need better decisions from the ERP and data they already have. In this episode, Graeme Evans and Ian Macdonald from Epicor explain how embedded AI is helping manufacturers move ERP from a system of record to a system of action, helping them get more from the systems they already use every day. We explore practical use cases across scheduling, supply chain risk, workforce onboarding, invoice matching and predictive maintenance, and explain why the

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00:27:17

79. From Cloud to Concrete, Practical AI Use Cases in...

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/03/30

In this episode, we sit down with Troy Smithells from Xenon Tech to cut through the AI hype and get practical. We explore real world manufacturing use cases, from converting hand drawn sketches into production ready CAD files, to physical AI robots inspecting pipes, predictive maintenance through sound, and AI powered safety alerts on construction sites. Troy also breaks down why AI at scale does not belong in the cloud, what production grade AI infrastructure really looks like, and how

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00:35:35

78. Story Intelligence with Gabrielle Dolan

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/03/18

In this episode, we sit down with storytelling expert Gabrielle Dolan to unpack why authentic stories matter now more than ever in a world saturated with AI generated content. We explore how manufacturers can connect across teams, simplify complex ideas, overcome resistance to change, and communicate with clarity through meaningful stories. We also get personal as Gabrielle helps us uncover the story behind our own podcast and why it exists. Join us as we learn how story intelligence can transform

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00:36:32

77. Practical Robotics Playbook for Growth, Sovereign...

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/03/02

Nicci Rossouw, CEO of Robotics Australia Group, joins us again to unpack how Australia’s robotics ecosystem is evolving, and what’s changed since our last conversation.We talk about the growth and momentum across the sector, the National Robotics Strategy, and why funding is only part of the story when the real challenge for Australian robotics companies is scaling.We dig into what’s driving the most investable robotics businesses right now, including the common thread behind companies gaining

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00:45:01

76. Industry 6.0, Dark Factories and the Future of...

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/02/16

In this episode, we sit down with Nick Doyle from ANCA Manufacturing Solutions in Thailand. Nick is right in the centre of one of the most active manufacturing regions in the world, leading factory expansion and helping organisations across Australia and Southeast Asia understand what comes next.We explore how global supply chains are shifting, why Thailand is becoming a major production hub, and how AI is already reshaping factories. Nick takes us from Industry 4.0 through to Industry 6.0, a future

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00:35:37

75. Grants and Support to Help Manufacturers Scale in...

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2026/02/02

In this episode, we take a practical look at the grants, incentives, and support programs that manufacturers can access in 2026. This isn't a boring deep dive into every scheme in detail, we step back and talk about the broader landscape, what is changing this year, and how businesses can use these opportunities to accelerate ther 2026 plans. We explore the trends we are seeing across federal and state programs, the increasing emphasis on R&D, innovation, clean tech, and capability building, and the

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00:28:49

74. AI on the Factory Floor, Learning in the Flow of...

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2025/12/29

In this episode of Manufacturing Tech Australia, we sit down with Murali Sastry to cut through the hype around AI and focus on what really matters for manufacturing. How AI can augment people, not replace them. We explore what vibe coding actually means in practice, and why it is opening the door for operators, engineers, and frontline workers to build dashboards, troubleshoot issues, and create job aids without waiting months for IT support. Murali shares real world examples from manufacturing and

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00:29:13

73. The Hilux Approach to Warehouse Automation with...

Manufacturing Tech Australia ·

2025/12/15

Warehouses have not changed much in 20 to 30 years, and even when businesses look modern from the outside, the reality behind the scenes is often chaos, spreadsheets, and a heap of decisions operators never expected to be making. In this episode, we sit down with Rob O’Dea from ShelfBot to unpack the real industry blockers that stop warehouses from taking the first step into automation, including fear of massive projects, over-engineered solutions, and the “consultant trap” of trying to solve 100%

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