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Offsite25 Recap: A Glimpse Into the Future of Prefab Housing Construction

Automation, Manufacturing, Prefab Housing, Robotics / 02/09/2025 / automation, manufacturing, offsite25, prefabAUS, robotics

We were pleased to attend Offsite25 (PrefabAUS) — a standout event that brought together the brightest minds in prefab construction and modern building technologies. The event was not only a hub for innovation and learning but also a powerful example of how collaboration can drive the entire industry forward. Innovation in Action It was an honour […]

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Can AI Reshape the Manufacturing Industry in Australia?

Automation, Manufacturing / 11/10/2024 / AI, automation, manufacturing, robotics

In recent years, the Australian manufacturing industry has faced significant challenges, from global competition to supply chain disruptions. Amidst these challenges, artificial intelligence has emerged as a sign of hope, promising to reshape manufacturing in Australia. But how exactly can AI transform this sector, and what does the future hold? Australia’s manufacturing industry has experienced

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Testing New Timber Processing Ideas In A Virtual Model

Automation, Manufacturing, Robotics, Timber Industry / 19/08/2024 / 3dsimulation, automation, engineering, manufacturing, robotics, Visual Components

What if you could test a new Timber processing idea in a virtual model? The demand for wood as a raw material is booming. At the same time, sustainability, consistent quality and more efficient production are becoming increasingly relevant. Automated processing solutions help to meet all these requirements in parallel, and are increasingly becoming key

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The Future Of Manufacturing

Automation, Manufacturing, Robotics / 01/07/2024 / automation, manufacturing, palletising, robotics, Sawmill Equipment, sawmill machinery, Sawmilling Equipment, Sawmilling Machinery, timber machinery

The future of manufacturing in an ever-changing world In the current economic conditions, Australian manufacturers are facing multiple challenges including speed to market, production flexibility, labour availability and skills, supply chains, input costs, and also opportunities to develop new products, and new markets. Technologies such as automation, robotics and machine learning AI are providing solutions

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Visit to APPEX Expo in Melbourne

Automation, Manufacturing, Robotics / 25/03/2024 / automation, manufacturing, robotics

Australasia’s Processing and Packaging Expo is an exhibition that represents all sectors of the industry, including machinery, ancillary equipment, materials and packaging, food processing and industry services. It provides a comprehensive range of all processing and packaging equipment and services under one roof. Previously known as AUSPACK, APPEX 2024 is Australia’s largest event in the

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Radial Timber Installs Unique Automated Radial Saw

Automation, Timber Industry / 15/01/2024 / automation, palletising, Sawmill Equipment, sawmill machinery, timber palletiser, timber stacker

Radial Timber is a Victorian based company that grows, mills and distributes a range of unique and standard products from durable and sustainable Victorian Hardwoods. Their latest innovative Radial Saw technology is extremely unique and proudly developed in Gippsland Victoria. The Radial Saw works by taking very small diameter hardwood sawlogs and cuts them up

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Fenning Timber Introduces Innovative Robotic Technology

Automation, Robotics, Timber Industry / 15/11/2023 / automation, robotics, Sawmill Equipment, Sawmill Machines, timber equipment, timber machinery, timber solutions

Fenning Timber is synonymous within the timber Industry, and currently a fifth generation privately owned timber conversion centre located in Victoria’s East Gippsland region. Fenning Timber are producers of quality Kiln Dried Hardwood sourced from Fenning Timbers private plantations, converting Victorian Ash timber into Kiln Dried Finger Jointed and Laminated products. Specialising in mostly F17

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The Future of Timber Processing – Ligna 2023

Automation, Timber Industry / 07/06/2023 / automation, Sawmill Equipment, sawmill machinery, timber machinery, timber processing

We recently attended the Ligna 2023 Exhibition in Hannover Germany over 5 days, to see all the latest innovation and technology for the timber processing industry. This event is valuable to our team to provide an insight into the future of timber processing and to see how far technology has progressed from companies from all

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How to Get 75% Higher Throughput Palletising with Multipick

Automation, Robotics, Timber Industry / 09/05/2023 / automation, palletising, sawmill machinery, timber palletiser

Collaborative robot palletising can be the perfect tool for improving the productivity of your end-of-line process. Compared to manual palletising, it is more efficient, consistent, and scalable. But there is one thing that can still hold you back from getting the productivity you need: the number of picks per minute. For the vast majority of

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Gibson Support for PLC Migration

Automation / 05/04/2023 / automation, PLC, plc migration

Plan now for potential control system failure If you are reading this article, chances are you have an older outdated PLC control system in your plant, and have some concerns about current or future reliability. A PLC Control System failure can stop your plant and machinery from running, and cause you major headaches. If you

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