Bosch has opened its new $17m Manufacturing Automation Centre in Clayton, Victoria, a purpose-built facility that houses Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions (BAMS) and the Rexroth Drives and Controls businesses.
The establishment of the new centre completes the consolidation of all Bosch’s businesses in Victoria at its Clayton campus, boosting strategic collaboration and innovation.
Gavin Smith, President of Bosch Oceania, said: “Manufacturing automation is now the fastest growing part of our business. We are leveraging our more than 50 years of manufacturing experience and factory automation know-how and drawing on the global expertise within the Bosch group, to help Australian manufacturers become fit for the future.”
BAMS has become one of the country’s leading factory automation companies, working with a diverse array of blue-chip, mid-tier and start-up manufacturers to automate their manufacturing. Most recently, BAMS was engaged by digital diagnostics company Ellume to automate the high-volume production of its rapid COVID-19 tests. BAMS is highly regarded in the biotech sector, currently working with CSL to create a high-tech automatic materials handling line for their manufacturing facility in Broadmeadows. BAMS was also part of the industry consortium led by Grey Innovation that built ventilators in the fight against COVID-19.
Also occupying the new centre is the Victorian arm of Bosch Rexroth Australia. With significant investment in new equipment, the business has increased its support to customers in Victoria and offers advancements in repair and testing technologies, including industry 4.0 solutions.
Bosch Rexroth Australia is focused on meeting its customers’ needs into the future. Its team of expert hydraulics and application engineers continually develop new technologies, working closely with local customers to develop state of the art solutions. This support provides technical solutions to design challenges in a changing global market. With a complete portfolio of drive and control technologies, Bosch Rexroth represents a one-stop source for controls, electric drives, hydraulics, mechanics, and system solutions.
Martin Pakula, Victorian Minister for Industry Support and Recovery, said: “Victoria is the place for innovators like Bosch Australia to grow and thrive, due to our skilled workforce, established supply chains, engineering expertise, education excellence, and research and development capability. We will continue to support businesses to capitalise on the opportunities and talent available in Victoria, ensuring we remain at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, innovation and technology.”