WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY FACTORY OF THE FUTURE INNOVATION AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

The Factory of the Future is an innovation hub located at Western Sydney University Bankstown City Campus. It is 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. It 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 Infinite Robotics, Lincoln Electric, Investment NSW the Factory of the Future.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This event will benefit company 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 with and examine robots, industrial 3D printers, and other technologies seeing first hand how they are utilised in modern manufacturing.

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