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Manufacturing Tech Australia
by Shane Williams & Paul Mason
Manufacturing Tech Australia Podcast with Shane Williams and Paul Mason – your go-to resource for the latest in manufacturing and technology trends, tailor-made for Aussie businesses. Join us as we delve into key insights, tools, and strategies to drive innovation, productivity, and resilience, helping you stay ahead in the competitive world of manufacturing.
Episodes
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How Emesent Turned CSIRO Robotics into a Global Autonomy Company | Dr Stefan Hrabar, Co-founder of Emesent
How do you turn a research project into a global technology company with customers in more than 50 countries? In this episode of Manufacturing Tech Australia, Shane Williams and Paul Mason sit down with Dr Stefan Hrabar, Co-founder of Emesent, to explore the journey from CSIRO robotics research…
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AI, Hydrogen & Smarter Supply Chains in Transport
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...
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Humanoid Robots in Manufacturing: Hype vs Reality
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...
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Digital Manufacturing for SMEs: Start Small, Scale Fast
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…
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Women in Manufacturing: Building the Next Talent Pipeline
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…
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FoodPro 2026: AI, Robotics & Food Automation
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...
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Circular Dairy Packaging: Closing the Virgin Cost Gap
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…
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CeMAT 2026: Robotics, Humanoids, and AI That Actually Work in Warehouses
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...
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CeMAT '26: Industry 4.0 from Training to Robotics
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...
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Australia’s Biggest Manufacturing Sector Is Being Squeezed, Here’s How to Fix It | Angeline Achariya
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…
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Inside Australian Manufacturing Week 2026: robotics, software, skills and productivity
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...
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AMW 2026 Brisbane Part 1: Robots, ERP & Grants, and why Manufacturers still run on Excel
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...
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Why siloed projects kill manufacturing competitiveness
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…
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Making ERP More Useful with AI | Epicor
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...
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Practical AI for Aussie Manufacturers: Use Cases & Hardware
Four real AI use cases in Australian manufacturing and the hardware decisions behind moving from pilot to production. In this episode, Troy Smithells from Xenon Systems (Australia's only Nvidia Elite partner) walks through where AI is actually earning its keep in Aussie manufacturing, and why...
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How Storytelling Builds Better Manufacturing Teams | Gabrielle Dolan
Authentic storytelling cuts through AI-generated noise and drives real change in manufacturing teams. In this episode, Gabrielle Dolan, storytelling expert and author, shares her Story Intelligence framework and why it matters more than ever for manufacturers leading change. We cover: - Why...
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Robotics Playbook for Australian Manufacturers | Nicci Rossouw
Australia's robotics sector is scaling fast — here's what manufacturers need to know and do first in 2026. In this episode, Nicci Rossouw, CEO of Robotics Australia Group, returns to unpack how the ecosystem has shifted and what's driving the most investable robotics businesses today. We cover: -...
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Industry 6.0, Dark Factories & AI in Manufacturing | Nick Doyle
From Industry 4.0 to Industry 6.0 — agentic AI, humanoid robots, and what's already happening on factory floors today. In this episode, Nick Doyle, Head of Manufacturing at ANCA Manufacturing Solutions in Thailand, walks us through the roadmap from where manufacturers are now to where they're...
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Grants & Support Programs for Australian Manufacturers 2026
A practical guide to the grants, incentives, and support programs Australian manufacturers can actually use in 2026. Shane Williams and Paul Mason step back from the detail to map the landscape of federal and state funding programs available to manufacturers this year. We cover: - The biggest...
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AI Augmentation & Vibe Coding for Australian Manufacturers
AI that augments — not replaces — your workforce: practical steps for manufacturers starting today. In this episode, Murali Sastry, learning and AI strategist, shares a grounded framework for AI adoption in manufacturing that keeps humans in the loop. We cover: - What vibe coding is and how...
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Warehouse Automation Without the Mega-Project | Rob O'Dea, ShelfBot
Most warehouses haven't changed in 30 years. Here's how to automate without betting the business on a mega-project. In this episode, Rob O'Dea, founder of ShelfBot, unpacks the real blockers stopping warehouses from taking the first step into automation — and how to move past them. We cover…
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Australian Manufacturing Trends: Supply Chain, Skills & AI Futures
Futurist Marcus Barber unpacks supply disruptions, skills shortages, and strategic blind spots shaping Australian manufacturing now. In this episode, Marcus Barber, foresight strategist and futurist, maps the real forces reshaping Australian manufacturing and what manufacturers should be doing...
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AI Automation for Manufacturing: ERP, CRM & Cash Flow Wins
Small, targeted automations connecting your ERP, CRM, and finance systems can add up to serious cash flow and productivity gains. In this episode, Harry Cribb and Paul Del Gigante from Inturing share a practical framework for AI automation in Australian manufacturing — one that starts with…
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Manufacturing Culture as Competitive Edge | Mike House
Culture isn't a values poster — it's how your team shows up when things get hard. Mike House explains why it's your biggest competitive edge. In this episode, Mike House, leadership coach and culture strategist, shares what strong manufacturing culture actually looks like in practice — and the...
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Building an Electric Motorcycle Brand from Scratch | Dennis Savic
Dennis Savic is building Australia's first high-performance electric motorcycle brand without the supply chains of Europe or Asia — here's how. In this episode, Dennis Savic, founder of Savic Motorcycles, shares the engineering, manufacturing, and commercial challenges of building an EV brand…
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Bridging the IT/OT Divide for Real Digital Transformation
What does digital transformation really mean for manufacturers? An IT/OT deep dive with the hosts of Unplugged IIoT. In this episode, Ed Fuentes and Phil Seboa from the Unplugged IIoT podcast join Shane and Paul for a cross-podcast conversation on the practical realities of digital transformation...
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Manufacturing Data Strategy: Unlock Productivity & Profit | Clevvi
Poor data quality, silos, and misaligned metrics are costing manufacturers money. James Deck shows how to fix that. In this episode, James Deck, founder of Clevvi and a digital transformation specialist with over 20 years' experience, shares a practical framework for turning manufacturing data…
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MedTech Manufacturing in Australia: Agile Design & Regulatory Strategy | Schott MiniFab
Australia is uniquely positioned for advanced medical device manufacturing — here's what's driving that advantage. In this episode, Zeno Helm, Managing Director of Schott MiniFab, shares how Australian manufacturers are navigating the fast-growing MedTech sector. We cover: - Why Australia has a...
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Sustainable Competitiveness & AI Adoption at Industrial Transformation 2025
Brand trust, AI democratisation, and operational stability: a live panel from Industrial Transformation 2025 Sydney. Recorded live at Industrial Transformation 2025, Shane Williams hosts Glen, Sean, and Grant for a practical panel on rapid transformation and sustainable competitiveness in...
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Scalable Robotics, Smart Packaging & AI Safety at CeMAT 2025 Part 3
Robots-as-a-service, right-sized packaging, unified WMS/WES, and AI safety zones — CeMAT 2025 Part 3 floor coverage. Recorded live at CeMAT 2025 in Sydney, Shane speaks with four innovators redefining warehouse logistics and supply chain operations. We cover: - Kent Rogers from Locus Robotics on...
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ERP Data, Forecasting & Mental Health at CeMAT 2025 Part 2
ERP-driven selling, AI-powered forecasting, and mental health in the supply chain: CeMAT 2025 Part 2 floor coverage. Recorded live at CeMAT 2025 in Sydney, Shane speaks with five innovators shaping the future of manufacturing and supply chain. We cover: - Adam Frank from SugarCRM on how sales…
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Supply Chain Disruption & Digital Twin Strategy at CeMAT 2025
Geopolitical shifts and supply disruptions are reshaping Australian manufacturing supply chains — here are the strategies that work. Recorded live at CeMAT 2025, Shane speaks with Lawrence Christoffelsz and Monique Donaldson, both experienced supply chain strategists, about how manufacturers can...
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CeMAT & Industrial Transformation Australia 2025 Preview
5G, IoT, the Forklift Championships, and two live MTA panels — here's what to expect at CeMAT & Industrial Transformation 2025. Shane Williams speaks with Natalie Green and Mike Nissen from Hannover Fairs Australia to preview CeMAT 2025 and the inaugural Industrial Transformation Australia...
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Industry 4.0 Strategy & Mega Trends with Prof Henrik von Scheel
In collaboration with CeMAT and Industrial Transformation Australia 2025, we bring you a conversation with the man who coined the term “Industry 4.0”—Professor Henrik von Scheel. Henrik shares insights from decades of advising Fortune 500s and governments around the world, and lays out the eight...
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Moving Past Industry 3.0: Automation & Data Readiness for Manufacturers
Most Australian manufacturers are still at Industry 3.0. John Broadbent explains why — and what leadership and data readiness actually look like. In this episode, John Broadbent, automation and digital transformation expert and Adjunct Professor at the University of Tasmania, returns to give a...
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Live Chat for Manufacturing Sales: Boost Conversion & Lead Generation
Live chat converts significantly better than automated chatbots for manufacturers — here's how to implement it effectively. In this episode, Nelson Bruton, CEO of Interchanges, shares how manufacturing businesses are modernising their sales channels with live chat and human-AI hybrid engagement.…
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3D Printing, MES & Digital Design Tools at AMW 2025 Part 2
From additive manufacturing to MES, OEE, and design-to-ERP integration: AMW 2025 Part 2 covers the digital backbone of Australian manufacturing. Recorded live at Australian Manufacturing Week 2025, Shane speaks with eight innovators showcasing how software, data, and production tools are helping...
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Cobots, Workforce & Automation at AMW 2025 Part 1
Cobots, laser marking, workforce diversity, and CNC training simulators — live from Australian Manufacturing Week 2025 Part 1. Recorded live at AMW 2025, Shane speaks with eight manufacturers and innovators showcasing the automation, workforce, and technology trends shaping Australian industry.…
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Microsoft AI for Australian Manufacturing: Copilots, Digital Twins & Predictive Maintenance
Predictive maintenance, quality control, and ethical AI strategy for Australian manufacturers — straight from Microsoft and HSO. In this episode, Stacey Lismore from Microsoft and Wesley Nelson from HSO unpack how generative AI, Copilots, and digital twins are being deployed in Australian...
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Closing the Manufacturing Skills Gap | Sharon Robertson, MISA CEO
Australia's manufacturing skills gap is growing. MISA CEO Sharon Robertson explains the four pillars reshaping how the sector builds its workforce. In this episode, Sharon Robertson, CEO of the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (MISA), shares how the Alliance is helping manufacturers,...
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UAVs, AI Training & Australian Rockets at Avalon Airshow 2025 Part 2
Purpose-built UAVs, military AI, simulation training, and Australian rockets: the best of Avalon Airshow 2025 Part 2. In this episode, Shane and Paul speak with four standout Australian companies pushing the boundaries of defence, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. We cover: Andrew Davies…
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Additive Manufacturing, Electrical Digital Twins & Drone Tech at Avalon 2025
3D-printed heat exchangers, additive cabin part certification, electrical digital twins, and drone power modules — live from Avalon 2025 Part 1. Recorded live at the 2025 Avalon Airshow, Shane and Paul speak with four innovators at the cutting edge of aerospace and defence manufacturing. We…
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Australia's Robotics Edge & AI for SMEs | Sue Keay, Robotics Australia
Australia's global robotics ranking doesn't tell the full story. Sue Keay explains where we're quietly excelling — and what to do about it. In this episode, Sue Keay, Chair of the Robotics Australia Board and Director of the UNSW AI Institute, shares a clear-eyed view of where Australia sits in...
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Manufacturing & Tech Events Wrap: AMW, Avalon & Digital Factory Forum
Key takeaways from the Digital Manufacturing Hub launch at Swinburne, the Avalon Airshow, AMW 2025, and what's coming up next. Shane and Paul wrap the biggest manufacturing and technology events they've attended recently and preview what's ahead. This episode covers: - Key insights from the…
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Tech-Enabled Lean & Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing | Mark Graban
AI and automation are reshaping Lean — but psychological safety and culture still make or break continuous improvement. In this episode, Mark Graban, Lean expert, author, and host of the My Favorite Mistake podcast, shares how technology is changing the practice of continuous improvement in...
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US Tariffs & Global Trade Strategy for Australian Manufacturers
US tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium, supply chain shocks, and the hidden opportunities in emerging markets — here's what manufacturers need to know. In this episode, Lawrence Christoffelsz, Director of the Australian Trade Logistics Corporation, unpacks the latest global trade…
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AI, Cobots & Industry 5.0 for Australian Manufacturers | ARM Hub
From digital twins to collaborative robotics and Industry 5.0: how ARM Hub is helping Australian manufacturers adopt AI without disrupting operations. In this episode, Jannat Maqbool, Innovation Lead at ARM Hub, shares how Australian manufacturers are navigating the shift from Industry 4.0 to...
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3D Body Scanning for Uniform Sizing in Defence & Emergency Services | BODD
BODD's Australian-made 3D scanner captures precise body measurements in 60 seconds — transforming uniform sizing for defence and emergency services. In this episode, Rob Fisher, CEO and Co-Founder of BODD, and John Lake, Technical Lead, share the engineering and commercial journey behind one of...
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Scaling Startups with Robotics & Automation | Bosch BAMS
Bosch BAMS helps startups and SMEs take ideas from prototype to scalable production — here's how robotics, digital twins, and design-for-manufacture make it happen. In this episode, Brad Trewin, Innovation Lead at Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions (BAMS), walks through how Bosch is…
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Robotics-as-a-Service & No-Code Automation for Manufacturers | Jake Hall
No-code robotics programming, Robotics-as-a-Service, and digital work instructions are reshaping what's possible for manufacturing SMEs. In this episode, Jake Hall, manufacturing automation expert and founder of The Manufacturing Millennial, shares how emerging robotics models and AI-driven tools...
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Manufacturing Tech Australia Podcast with Shane Williams and Paul Mason – your go-to resource for the latest in manufacturing and technology trends, tailor-made for Aussie businesses. Join us as we delve into key insights, tools, and strategies to drive innovation, productivity, and resilience, helping you stay ahead in the competitive world of manufacturing.
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