Austech organiser, the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL), is once again bringing its Manufacturers Pavilion to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
The unique showcase runs from May 26 to 29 as part of Australia’s premier advanced precision manufacturing and machine tool exhibition, highlighting the capabilities of Australia’s precision engineering and advanced manufacturing industry.
The Pavilion provides Australian component manufacturers, precision engineering firms, toolmakers, advanced manufacturers, general engineering companies as well as OEMs the opportunity to exhibit their unique capabilities to an expected audience of more than 10,000 visitors.
AMTIL CEO and exhibition director Shane Infanti said the Manufacturers Showcase is the perfect forum for advanced manufacturers and engineers.
"The importance of our precision engineering and advanced manufacturers in this country having the opportunity to promote the capabilities and capacity they have to offer is critical in view of international competition,” he said.
Although most spots have been taken, Infanti said there is still a limited number of stands available. Exhibitors include Ultimate Laser, Barden Fabrications, Hardman, Fountainline IMS, Bennett Precision Tooling, Harrop Engineering, South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) and several of their members as well as OEMs GP Graders and MTM Automotive Components who will have an Aussie-made Tomcar on display.
Infanti said there is a four-day speaker program and the Manufacturers Pavilion will help companies promote their capabilities and connect with organisations significant to their business, including government.
"The Pavilion is particularly timely for companies in the struggling Australian automotive manufacturing sector, and provides the opportunity for them to leverage global connections, right here on their doorstep," he said.
Topics include the University of Queensland and QMI Solutions’ research project on incremental sheet forming and the economies of 3D printing sand cores to be presented by Don Matthews of the Industry Capability Network (ICN) and the Five essential competitive components for SMEs by Steve Bryant of QMI Solutions and many more.
Manufacturers interested in exhibiting are welcome to contact Exhibition Manager Kim Warren, kwarren@amtil.com.au.