s3e10 AMW2025 Part 2

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.

We're joined by Stacey Lismore from Microsoft and Wesley Nelson from HSO to explore how generative AI, co-pilots, and digital twins are reshaping Australia's manufacturing landscape. From predictive maintenance and quality control to supply chain resilience and upskilling the workforce, we unpack real-world applications and the practical steps manufacturers can take today to start their AI journey.

If you're curious about how AI is actually being deployed in Australian factories, or what ethical and strategic leadership looks like in this space, you won’t want to miss this one.

This special episode is part of our partnership with AMTIL as the official podcast of Australian Manufacturing Week 2025.