WSU FACTORY OF THE FUTURE –
INNOVATION AN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

The Factory of the Future is an innovation hub located on the ground and first floors of the new Western Sydney University Bankstown City Campus, designed to foster collaboration between the university and local industry in advanced manufacturing, including Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 technologies. It serves as a platform for innovation, providing access to cutting-edge technology and tailored innovation services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and larger corporate entities to meet global market demands and integrate into global supply chains.

The Factory of the Future technologies encompass a broad range of advanced tools including additive manufacturing (3D printing) and laser cutting systems; a 5-axis CNC machine; sophisticated 3D scanning for metrology, reverse engineering and digital twinning; autonomous robotics and automation; simulation and visualisation tools and sensors. The Hub is geared to enable concept-to-production demonstration capabilities, including advanced pre- and post processing of materials for small and medium-sized companies.

You will hear from Cornelis Van Niekerk, Advanced Manufacturing Manager, Weld Australia, on the application of welding cobots as well as presentations from the Factory of the Future.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This event will benefitcompany owners, directors, managers, and engineers. Fabricators, welders, and educators in fabrication and welding will also gain valuable insights into the capabilities and purpose of the technology.

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact hands-on with collaborative robots (cobots) and industrial 3D printers, seeing firsthand how they are applied in modern factory manufacturing.

For any event enquiries, please contact us at events@weldaustralia.com.au