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.