Connecting manufacturers and makers with emerging technology
The adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency and enhance production is now a critical component of a manufacturing business’s competitive advantage.
If you are a manufacturer, maker or teacher we invite you to participate in a day of interactive workshops and discussions that will explore emerging technologies and their applications in manufacturing.
Each workshop will demonstrate a new technology and its applications for manufacturing. You will be able to experience the technology and ask questions relating to your business.
During the day, you will be able to ask questions and speak one-to-one with workshop presenters about your individual business needs.
Cost is $30 per person and workshop places are limited. REGISTER HERE
CAIRNS EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 9 October 2019
Venue: TAFE, Cairns Campus, S Block
For more information contact: advancedmanufacturing@dsdmip.qld.gov.au
8.30 am–10.00 am
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Additive manufacturing is the process of creating complex structures and components by the layering of materials which are gradually built up.
This workshop will explore the range of applications of additive manufacturing and the 3D printing technologies and materials that make it possible.
Facilitators: Matthew Hunter, National 3D Manager with Konica Minolta
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MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS IN REALITY TECHNOLOGY
The introduction of reality technology, which includes Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) provides many benefits to manufacturers. Join in this workshop to understand the use of VR, AR and MR and how:
- processes can be made more efficient
- designs optimised in advance of development
- complex machines can be maintained more intelligently.
Facilitators: Allan Thompson, PTC Technical Manager and Gernot Keckeis, Engineer with Leap Australia Pty Ltd.
10.15 am–11.30 am
IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY USE IN THE FACTORY
Energy efficiency and use of renewable energy is becoming more and more vital for manufacturers as energy prices and consumption continues to rise. This workshop will consider options and strategies for improving energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources in the factory.
Facilitator: Zim Solo, Energy Management Specialist with Carbon Friendly Enterprises.
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INTERNET OF THINGS: DATA CAPTURE AND SIMPLE SOLUTIONS FOR IMPROVED BUSINESS EFFICIENCY
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical objects embedded with electronics, software, sensors OR and network connectivity that enables the collection and exchange of data. This workshop will discuss the possibilities for using IoT devices to enable improved business performance and better decision making from increased data collection.
Facilitators: Allan Thompson, PTC Technical Manager with Leap Australia and Matthew Ritchie, Business Innovation Development with TAFE North.
11.30 am–1.00 pm
AUTOMATION, ROBOTICS AND THE FACTORY OF THE FUTURE
Technology is enabling and accelerating the transition to fully automated production facilities. The challenge for manufacturers is understanding the capability of technology to gain the most benefit. This workshop will focus on the adoption of robotics, focusing on the benefits, implications and steps required to make it happen.
Facilitator: William Pagnon, Chief Executive Officer with Freelance Robotics Pty Ltd.
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DESIGN AND PROTOTYPING SOLUTIONS FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Several disruptive fabrication technologies, combined with 3D digital design, are revolutionising how industry (and consumers) develop, prototype and manufacture products. The workshop will examine the range of available fabrication technologies, the importance of getting the design right and how to choose the right technology in prototyping.
Facilitators: Derek Smith, Technical Manager and Sam Canning, Senior Lecturer (3D Design), Advanced Design and Prototyping Technology (ADaPT 1.0) Institute with Griffith University.
1.00 pm–2.00 pm
NETWORKING LUNCH AND PANEL DISCUSSION
Join our workshop facilitators for a lively discussion about choosing the right technology to suit your business need, the importance of being cyber secure and having the right skills to support new technology.
Facilitator: Mel Ireland, Member Relationship Executive with Australian Industry Group.