Tag: automation

In 2024, Australia’s manufacturing sector showed incredible resilience and adaptability, proving why it’s such a vital part of the country’s economy. 

The Western Australian Government has officially opened Australia's largest robotics and automation headquarters in Perth's north, signalling a new era of technological innovation. 

Caracol, a leader in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM), is set to unveil its new robotic platform, Vipra AM, at Formnext in Frankfurt on 19 November 2024.

Coles has opened its second state-of-the-art Customer Fulfilment Centre in Wetherill Park, NSW, bolstering its tech-driven supply chain strategy, with the launch attended by Minister Chris Bowen, Chairman James Graham, and CEO Leah Weckert.

Global technology leader ABB has joined forces with Austria-based Zumtobel Group in a strategic partnership aimed at advancing smart building solutions and direct current (DC) industrial product applications. 

A new state-of-the-art manufacturing lab, valued at $3 million, is set to be built by Applied Robotics at TAFE Queensland, powered by cutting-edge technologies from Rockwell Automation. 

Robotics Australia Group (RAG) has announced that leading construction companies Laing O’Rourke and John Holland have signed on as industry sponsors, aiming to drive the advancement of robotics and automation technologies in the Australian construction sector.

Innovative Mechatronics Group (IMG), a subsidiary of Amotiv, announced its relocation to a new, larger facility at 29 Bass Court, Keysborough. 

Despite being a cornerstone of Australia’s economy, the country’s steel manufacturing industry is currently facing a critical juncture amid intense global competition.

Australia's workforce is undergoing a transformative shift as automation technologies rapidly advance. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and machine learning across various sectors is reshaping the work landscape, impacting productivity, employment, and the nature of jobs.