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 ...
Episodes
80. 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...
79. From Cloud to Concrete, Practical AI Use Cases in Manufacturing with Troy Smithells
In this episode, we sit down with Troy Smithells from Xenon Tech to cut through the AI hype and get practical. We explore real world manufacturing use cases, from converting hand drawn sketches into production ready CAD files, to physical AI robots inspecting pipes,...
78. Story Intelligence with Gabrielle Dolan
In this episode, we sit down with storytelling expert Gabrielle Dolan to unpack why authentic stories matter now more than ever in a world saturated with AI generated content. We explore how manufacturers can connect across teams, simplify complex ideas, overcome...
77. The Practical Robotics Playbook for Growth, Sovereign Capability, and AI Readiness with Nicci Rossouw
Nicci Rousso, CEO of Robotics Australia Group, joins us again to unpack how Australia’s robotics ecosystem is evolving, and what’s changed since our last conversation.We talk about the growth and momentum across the sector, the National Robotics Strategy, and why...
76. Industry 6.0, Dark Factories and the Future of Manufacturing with Nick Doyle
In this episode, we sit down with Nick Doyle from ANCA Manufacturing Solutions in Thailand. Nick is right in the centre of one of the most active manufacturing regions in the world, leading factory expansion and helping organisations across Australia and Southeast...
75. Grants and Support to Help Manufacturers Scale in 2026
In this episode, we take a practical look at the grants, incentives, and support programs that manufacturers can access in 2026. This isn't a boring deep dive into every scheme in detail, we step back and talk about the broader landscape, what is changing this year,...
74. AI on the Factory Floor, Learning in the Flow of Work and the Rise of Vibe Coding
In this episode of Manufacturing Tech Australia, we sit down with Murali Sastry to cut through the hype around AI and focus on what really matters for manufacturing. How AI can augment people, not replace them. We explore what vibe coding actually means in practice,...
73. The Hilux Approach to Warehouse Automation with Rob O’Dea
Warehouses have not changed much in 20 to 30 years, and even when businesses look modern from the outside, the reality behind the scenes is often chaos, spreadsheets, and a heap of decisions operators never expected to be making. In this episode, we sit down with Rob...
72. The Future of Australian Manufacturing with Futurist Marcus Barber
In this episode of Manufacturing Tech Australia, we sit down with futurist Marcus Barber to unpack what is really happening across the manufacturing landscape in Australia today. We explore the ongoing flow on effects of supply disruptions, the shift from just in time...
71. From Silos To Systems: Turning AI Hype Into Practical Automation And Manufacturing Value
We sit down with Harry and Paul from Inturing to move past the AI buzzwords and get practical about automation in Australian manufacturing. We talk about the real opportunities, the common traps, and how to use AI as an enabler for better processes instead of chasing...
70. Why Culture Is Your Competitive Edge with Mike House
In this episode, we sit down with Mike House to talk about what culture really looks like in the workplace and why it matters more than ever in manufacturing. We explore: Why culture is about how we show up, not just what we say The biggest mistakes leaders make when...











