MACKAY COBOT ROADSHOW

This event brings together industry professionals and technology experts for an informative, practical day focused on collaborative robotic (cobot) welding and its role in the future of Australian manufacturing.

The roadshow combines expert-led discussions, live technology demonstrations, and networking to explore what cobot welding can realistically do today, where it delivers the most value, and how it can be applied in real workshop environments. The conversations focus on how automation can help address key challenges facing the Australian welding and fabrication industry, including skills shortages, rising fabrication costs, limited and inconsistent pipelines of work, and the growing need for local manufacturers to deliver complete, high-quality fabricated components competitively. The event also places Australia’s current level of automation into an international context, comparing local adoption and capability with global trends. It explores how Australian industry can better align itself with international manufacturing practices and technologies in order to remain competitive in terms of productivity, quality, pricing, and long-term economic sustainability.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This event is aimed at local fabricators, manufacturers, and welding businesses across the region, including both small-to-medium enterprises and larger organisations. It is relevant to both members and non-members and is particularly suited to business owners, workshop managers, production managers, engineers, and technical leaders who are exploring ways to improve productivity, address skills shortages, reduce fabrication costs, and future-proof their operations through automation. The roadshow is designed for organisations at all stages of their automation journey—from those new to cobot welding to those looking to better understand how collaborative robotic technologies could be integrated into existing workshop environments. 

WHY ATTEND?
Attendees will gain a clear, practical understanding of what collaborative robotic welding can and cannot do in real workshop environments. Rather than sales-driven messaging, the event focuses on realistic capabilities, limitations, and use cases, helping businesses make informed decisions about automation. Participants will see live technology demonstrations and hear directly from industry and technology experts, allowing them to ask practical questions and discuss how cobot welding could be applied to their own operations. The event provides insight into how automation can help address skills shortages, improve productivity and consistency, reduce fabrication costs, and support more competitive local manufacturing. Attendees will also benefit from networking with peers facing similar challenges, sharing experiences and perspectives across the region. The broader discussion places Australian manufacturing in an international context, offering valuable insight into global automation trends and how local businesses can position themselves to remain competitive now and into the future.