Recorded live from CeMAT 2025, Shane sits down with supply chain experts Lawrence Christoffelsz and Monique Donaldson to discuss profound changes manufacturers face amidst geopolitical shifts and supply chain disruptions. Discover how businesses are adapting with...
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61. CeMAT & Industrial Transformation Australia 2025 Preview with Natalie Green and Mike Nissen
In this special bonus episode of Manufacturing Tech Australia, Shane sits down with Natalie Green and Mike Nissen from Hannover Fairs to preview CeMAT 2025 and the inaugural Industrial Transformation Australia conference. Shane explores what's new this year,...
60. Industry 4.0, Mega Trends and Australia’s Moment – with Prof Henrik von Scheel
In collaboration with CeMAT and Industrial Transformation Australia 2025, we bring you a conversation with the man who coined the term “Industry 4.0”—Professor Henrik von Scheel. Henrik shares insights from decades of advising Fortune 500s and governments around the...
59. Why Most Manufacturers Are Still Stuck at Industry 3.0 and What to Do About It with John Broadbent. CeMAT 2025 Preview.
In this special episode, produced in partnership with CeMAT Australia 2025 and the Industrial Transformation Conference, we welcome back automation and digital transformation expert John Broadbent for a clear-eyed look at the current state of Australian...
58. The Power of Live Chat in Modern Manufacturing Sales and Marketing
In this episode we chat with Nelson Bruton from Interchanges in the US to explore the modernization of sales channels in the manufacturing industry. We discuss the benefits of digital transformation, specificallyfocusing on the integration of live chat for customer...
57. Australian Manufacturing Week 2025, Part 2: Digital Design, 3D Printing & Smart Software on Show
Part 2 of our AMW 2025 series dives into the digital backbone of manufacturing - from product design and simulation to warehouse intelligence and additive manufacturing.This episode highlights how Australian manufacturers are embracing software, data, and next-gen...
56. Australian Manufacturing Week 2025, Part 1: Tech, Talent & Transformation
Part 1 of our two-part series Live from Australian Manufacturing Week 2025, showcasing how automation, workforce development, cutting-edge machinery, and diverse talent are transforming the face of Australian manufacturing. Hear firsthand from: Sam Nothnagel from...
55. Inside Microsoft’s AI Vision for Aussie Manufacturing – With Stacey Lismore & Wesley Nelson
We're joined by Stacey Lismore from Microsoft and Wesley Nelson from HSO to explore how generative AI, co-pilots, and digital twins are reshaping Australia's manufacturing landscape. From predictive maintenance and quality control to supply chain resilience...
54. Bridging the Skills Gap: Sharon Robertson on Future-Proofing Australian Manufacturing
In this episode we are joined by Sharon Robertson, CEO of the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance, to explore how Australia can close the skills gap in manufacturing and build a resilient future. Sharon unpacks the four transformational pillars reshaping the...
53. Avalon Airshow Part 2: Aerospace Innovation with Taz Drone Solutions, BLACK6, Athena AI and Gilmour Space
Part 2 of our Avalon Airshow special, we continue our journey through Australia’s most exciting tech and manufacturing innovations shaping defence, aerospace, and mining. Shane and Paul catch up with four standout companies pushing the limits of what's...
52. Avalon Airshow Part 1: Aerospace Innovation with Conflux Technology, MEMKO, PowerJump & Currawong Engineering
In this special episode recorded live at the 2025 Avalon Airshow, we explore the latest in aerospace and manufacturing technology with four standout innovators. Brian Rajchel from Conflux Technology shares how 3D-printed heat exchangers are making aerospace systems...
51. Australia’s Robotics Edge, AI Integration & the Future of Work with Sue Keay.
This episode is proudly sponsored byIn this episode, we sit down with robotics powerhouse Sue Keay - Chair of the Robotics Australia Board, Director of UNSW's AI Institute, and a long-time champion of Australia’s robotics and AI industries. We dig into the reality...











