On Thursday 11 May 2023, the Future Solutions Speaker Program has a focus on Australian Manufacturing
Did you know Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW2023) is only ONE WEEK away! This will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 9-12 May 2023. Organised by the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL), AMW2023 will fill ‘Jeff’s Shed’ almost to bursting, with 346 companies showing off the latest manufacturing tech, processes, and support services. Some of the biggest machine tool systems in the world will be there, in operation!
Over four days in May, there will be presentations on the AMW Future Solutions Stage from specialists in each field.
Supagas is in the Welding and Air Zone at WA235, and they sponsor Erebus Motorsports. Top professional Supercar driver Will Brown is making a special appearance at the Supagas stand on Thursday 11th of May, at 11:00am – 1:00pm.
Don’t miss out! Register online now at australianmanufacturingweek.com.au
Day Three of AMW2023 will showcase a range of manufacturing successes and advances happening here at home, exporting to the world.
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Autodesk Australia – Digital Transformation – Case studies
Location : Future Solutions Speaker Sessions Stage
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Bosch Australia – Modern Manufacturing Planning Tools in our Modern Manufacturing World
Location : Future Solutions Speaker Sessions Stage
Speaker: David Taylor, Consultant at BAMS
Manufacturers have always been under pressure. Time pressures. Resource pressures. Cost pressures. Today, those pressures can often be Global in nature. While our modern world offers an incredible range of new technology aimed at manufacturers, finding time and skills to plan out which technology is applicable seems increasingly difficult. Manufacturing departments wear many hats. Keep production going. Resolve OH&S challenges. Solve shortages. Fix quality spills. Work on new products. And, more importantly, save money while you are doing all of that. Planning tools have come a long way. Simulation is a key part of that. These tools give manufacturers more insight than ever before. Identify, plan, optimize and seek approval for manufacturing projects. The power of these modern tools is obvious. A large investment in plant or equipment is never a decision taken lightly, and so building confidence is essential in leading to such key decisions. We all seek the confidence good planning can provide. But we are under pressure. Time. Resource. Cost. In this talk we will explore how some manufacturers try to break the cycle and utilize modern planning tools.
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Adobe – Commerce and Industry 4.0 – The future of smart manufacturing
Location: Future Solutions Speaker Sessions Stage
Speaker: Scott Rigby, Chief Technology Advisor & Principal Product Manager
As B2B e-commerce continues to evolve, the fast-moving manufacturing industry is turning to Industry 4.0 technologies to drive growth and simplify complex B2B business processes.
In this presentation, Adobe will explore how businesses can leverage digital customer portals to streamline ordering, grow your revenue, and delight your customers. We’ll share real-world examples of companies who are fully embracing Industry 4.0, such as Casio with their “manufacture on demand” business model which saw an increased cart purchase conversion rate by 140%.
From the fundamental building blocks of 3D design all the way to personalised marketing, we will explain the benefits, examine the potential challenges and provide strategies for addressing them.Walk away with a better understanding of how Industry 4.0 technologies, can enhance B2B customer experiences, improve operational efficiency and drive growth.
2:00 PM – 2:20 PM
Rigby Cooke Lawyers – Exploiting new opportunities here and abroad
Location: Future Solutions Speaker Sessions Stage
Speaker: Andrew Hudson, Partner – Customs and Trade
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
ANCA – Can Industry 4.0 build Australia’s sovereign capability?
Location: Future Solutions Speaker Sessions Stage
Speaker: Lucas Hale, Global Marketing Manager ANCA
The fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, is rapidly transforming the manufacturing landscape globally and presents an opportunity to revive Australia’s sovereign manufacturing capabilities.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of resilience and self-reliance in global supply chains and led to a renewed focus on rebuilding Australia’s sovereign capabilities.
While many traditional manufacturing jobs are unlikely to return to our shores, Industry 4.0 presents new opportunities to revive Australia’s manufacturing sector.
At the heart of Industry 4.0 is smart automation, which utilises advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to automate and optimise production processes, improving cost competitiveness, productivity, and quality.
Automating manufacturing is not about replacing people but transforming the existing workforce to perform more critical and complex tasks, while simultaneously helping contribute to wage growth and addressing the growing skills shortage.
Industry 4.0 can help Australia build its sovereign capability, enhance its resilience to future crises, and create new opportunities for economic growth and job creation.
However, if Australia is capitalise on the opportunity presented by Industry 4.0, it will require a concerted effort by government, industry, and academia to invest in infrastructure, skills, and innovation.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Victorian Government – The Digital Jobs for Manufacturing Program
Location : Future Solutions Speaker Sessions Stage
Speaker: Michelle Vincenzini, Senior Program Manager at the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.
The Digital Jobs for Manufacturing program offers Victorian manufacturers access to fully subsidised digital skills training for existing employees. The training courses are industry-endorsed and delivered by top universities, TAFEs and private providers. All courses are part-time, delivered over 12 weeks online, meaning staff can continue to work while studying. Training streams include courses such as AI/machine learning, additive manufacturing, CAD/CAM, cybersecurity, agile project management, digital marketing, cloud computing, data analytics and robotic process automation. Michelle will present information about the program as well as share participant insights and industry feedback on the program.
Don’t miss out! Register online now at australianmanufacturingweek.com.au