Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A regional Queensland manufacturer is proving that strategic infrastructure investment and automation can level the playing fieldeven against national competitors. Now we make 15 houses per day with the same amount of staffall thanks to robotics and smart facility design. Why does this matter?

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

As part of Comau’s lean manufacturing approach, the automated and semi-automated production solution is based on the proprietary ComauFlex technology, nicknamed Butterfly due to its impressive agility and use of suspended robots. All said, the process involves the insertion of roughly 2,800 welding spots for each model.

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MARCH 31, 2025

Acting as an extension of their clients teams, Amtech manages engineering, supply chain logistics, and operations to streamline production timelines. Smarter: Leveraging Technology and Expertise At the core of Amtechs operations is intelligent manufacturing, powered by AI-driven analytics and an advanced ERP system.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 15, 2025

Team members include technician Alex Graham, who continues to receive training on the machines in Europe and at the Fab Automation facility; and Jen Trautmann, who handles quoting, logistics and many more functions. The push to full automation is a real thing, and I see it getting stronger, Doyle noted. What if they want to put a grain on?

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