Manufacturing [P-Z]
The Manufacturing sector is made up of producers of machinery, components and equipment, processors, printers, appliance manufacturers and products made from materials of all kinds.
The sector includes 91,154 businesses and employs 714,759 people.
Manufacturing employment fell over the past five years, continuing a long-term decline. Nevertheless, the industry continues to employ a significant number of Australians and some categories continue to grow (food, wood, and fabricated metal products).
Jobs in the Manufacturing sector are challenged by automation, but technology also offers opportunity.
Robots and automation have been used in manufacturing for decades, with many processes and activities now automated. As robots become more sophisticated, flexible and affordable, they are increasingly used in manufacturing businesses to replace or enhance traditional processes.
Key issues for manufacturers then become factory location in relation to resources and market, geopolitics and cost, and the potential of adding value through design and branding.
Blockchain is now being used to combat counterfeiting of high value manufactured goods, such as drugs, vehicle parts, aerospace parts, fashion accessories and even food such as coffee and manuka honey, to track production and delivery through the supply chain, verifying authenticity through the transparent, distributed ledger technology.
VR is used to improve health and safety in operational environments by simulating emergency experiences such as chemical spills and fires.
The evolution of 3d printing raises a new issue and wider opportunity – the prospect of manufacturing on demand by customers and the disintermediation of the manufacturer completely in the process of product creation.
3D designs can be created and products printed and distributed anywhere on the planet. This may see the growth of 3D printing and distribution centres in every major city on the planet.
Employment: 714,759
Organisations: 91,154
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Employing:
56%
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Non-employing:
44%
Remuneration
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Avg Salary:
$52,053
Manufacturing Subsectors [P-Z]
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Petrol & Coal Product
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Polymer and Rubber
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Primary Metal Product
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Printing
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Pulp & Paper Product
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Textile Clothing & Footwear
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Transport Equipment
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Wood Product
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Petrol & Coal Product
Categories
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Petrol & Coal Product nec
Activities: Tar, Motor oil, Petroleum jelly, Paraffin wax, Coal tar, Brake fluid-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Maintenance scheduling that delivers more uptime -
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Petrol Refining
Activities: Petrol refining, LPG, Diesel, Heating oil, Jet fuel-
Technology
Robots, AR, IoT -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Maintenance scheduling that delivers more uptime -
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Polymer and Rubber
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Paint & Adhesive
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Plastic Bag & Film
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Plastic Foam Product
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Plastic Product/Rigid Fibre Reinforced
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Polymer & Rubber Product
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Rubber Tyre
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Paint & Adhesive
Activities: Ink, Paint, Varnish, Shellac, Lacquer, Putty, Adhesives, Glue-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Other issues
Nanotechnology, Solar paint
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Maintenance scheduling that delivers more uptime -
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Plastic Bag & Film
Activities: Plastic bag, Film, Garbage bag, Food wrapping-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Plastic Foam Product
Activities: Bicycle helmet, Cooler, Cup, Food container, Insulation etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Robotic Service keeping RMIT University's production on scheduleArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Plastic Product/Rigid Fibre Reinforced
Activities: Badge, Bottle, Clothes peg, Furniture, Container, Dinnerware, Gutter etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Robotic Service keeping RMIT University's production on scheduleArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Polymer & Rubber Product
Activities: Bath mat, Condom, Hose, Plug, Sponge, Tubing etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Maintenance scheduling that delivers more uptime -
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Rubber Tyre
Activities: Aircraft tyre, Motor car tyre, Inner tube, Retread-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT, Blockchain -
Robotics
Inbound and outbound logistics system for car tyresArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Maintenance scheduling that delivers more uptime -
Data courtesy
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Primary Metal Product
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Alumina Product
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Aluminium Rolling/Extruding
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Aluminium Smelting
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Basic Non-Ferrous Metal nec
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Copper/silver/lead/zinc Refining
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Iron & Steel Smelting & Casting
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Non-Ferrous Metal Product
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Steel Pipe & Tube
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Alumina Product
Activities: Bauxite refining, Alumina manufacturing-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Maintenance scheduling that delivers more uptime -
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Aluminium Rolling/Extruding
Activities: Aluminium foil, Pipe, Plate, Rod, Sheet, Wire-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Pipe and Tube handling gantry system by Sage AutomationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Maintenance scheduling that delivers more uptime -
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Aluminium Smelting
Activities: Aluminium casting, Electrolytic aluminium manufacturing-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Lift Deck AGV Can Move up to 40,000 lb Aluminum CoilsArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Maintenance scheduling that delivers more uptime -
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Basic Non-Ferrous Metal nec
Activities: Bronze, Gold refining, Rare earth metal smelting, Tin, Welding rod-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT, Blockchain -
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Copper/silver/lead/zinc Refining
Activities: Copper smelting, Lead smelting, Zinc smelting etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Glencore Technology, Townsville Copper RefineryArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Maintenance scheduling that delivers more uptime -
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Iron & Steel Smelting & Casting
Activities: Iron castings, Chain, Moulded casting, Pipe fitting, Tube-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Other issues
3D Printing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Maintenance scheduling that delivers more uptime -
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Non-Ferrous Metal Product
Activities: Castings, Die casting, Bar, Foil, Pipe, Powder, Sheet, Strip, Tube, Wire-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT, Blockchain -
Robotics
Pipe and Tube handling gantry system by Sage AutomationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Maintenance scheduling that delivers more uptime -
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Steel Pipe & Tube
Activities: Steel pipe, Fittings, Galvanised steel pipe-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Maintenance scheduling that delivers more uptime -
Data courtesy
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Printing
Categories
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Printing
Activities: Digital printing, Offset printing, Photocopying, Screen printing-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT, 3D Printing -
Other issues
3D Printing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Printing Support Services
Activities: Book repair, Typesetting, Colour separation, Bookbinding, Image setting-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Other issues
3D Printing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
Data courtesy
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Pulp & Paper Product
Categories
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Corrugated Paperboard Container
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Paper Bag & Sack
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Paper Product
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Paper Stationery
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Pulp/Paper & Paperboard
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Sanitary Paper Product
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Corrugated Paperboard Container
Activities: Corrugated paperboard, Paperboard container-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Bag StackingArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Paper Bag & Sack
Activities: Paper bag-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Bag StackingArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Paper Product
Activities: Wallpaper, Adhesive paper, Moulded paper-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Bag StackingArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Paper Stationery
Activities: Paper label, Stationery, Paperboard game, Playing cards-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Pulp/Paper & Paperboard
Activities: Newsprint, Paper, Paperboard, Wood pulp-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Sanitary Paper Product
Activities: Disposable paper nappy, Facial tissue, Paper Towel, Toilet tissue-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
Data courtesy
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Textile Clothing & Footwear
Categories
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Clothing
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Cotton and Wool Textile
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Footwear
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Knitting Mill Product
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Leather & Leather Substitute
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Made Up Textile Product
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Rope, Cordage & Twine
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Synthetic Fibre Textile
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Textile Floor Covering
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Wool Scouring
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Clothing
Activities: Belt, Clothing, Hat, Jeans, Tie, Swimwear, Workwear-
Technology
Robots, AI, Blockchain -
Robotics
The textile revolution: KUKA small robotics automates the textile industryArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Cotton and Wool Textile
Activities: Cotton thread, Woven fabric, Yarn, Tyre cord-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
The textile revolution: KUKA small robotics automates the textile industryArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it WorksREMI AI | Advanced Demand Forecasting -
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Footwear
Activities: Boot, Shoe, Slipper, Sandal-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Robotics
Robots perfectly glue Italian shoes. Shoe production.Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Knitting Mill Product
Activities: Knitted clothing, Hosiery, Jacket, Crocheted fabric-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
The textile revolution: KUKA small robotics automates the textile industryArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Leather & Leather Substitute
Activities: Bag leather, Hides, Harness, Seat cover, Suitcase, Wallet-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Robotics
DOBOT Industrial Robot to Sewing Leather BagArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it WorksREMI AI | Advanced Demand Forecasting -
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Made Up Textile Product
Activities: Badge, Felt, Label, Textile printing, Embroidered fabric, Binding, Finishing-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it WorksREMI AI | Advanced Demand Forecasting -
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Rope, Cordage & Twine
Activities: Cable, Cord, Fish net, Rope, String, Twine-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
High-performance robot for technical high-performance textilesArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Synthetic Fibre Textile
Activities: Woven fabric, Fibreglass fabric, Lacing, Yarn-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
High-performance robot for technical high-performance textilesArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it WorksREMI AI | Advanced Demand Forecasting -
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Textile Floor Covering
Activities: Carpet, Carpet tile, Rug, Jute matting-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
High-performance robot for technical high-performance textilesArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Wool Scouring
Activities: Lanolin, Wool, Tops, Carded wool,-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
High-performance robot for technical high-performance textilesArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it WorksREMI AI | Advanced Demand Forecasting -
Data courtesy
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Transport Equipment
Categories
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Aircraft
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Auto Electrical & Instrument
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Boat Building
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Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Part
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Other Transport Equipment
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Railway Equipment
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Ship Building
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Aircraft
Activities: Aircraft engine, Airframe, Avionics, Glider, Guided missile etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, Blockchain, AR, IoT -
Other issues
Composites, 3D printing
Drones
SYPAQ develops cardboard drones for defence of UkraineArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Northrop Grumman Australia Partners with AOS GroupAugmented & Virtual Reality
XR - The Merging of Augmented Reality -
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Auto Electrical & Instrument
Activities: Air conditioner, Alternator, Car horn, Heater, Spark plug, Starter motor etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
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Boat Building
Activities: Boatbuilding, Boat repair, Canoe manufacturing, Jet boat building etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT, Blockchain, 3D Printing -
Other issues
3D Printing
Augmented & Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) for Australian Frigate -
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Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Part
Activities: Motor vehicle, Bus manufacturing, Van, Truck, Boat trailer, Caravan, Truck body, Bus body, Horse float, Auto parts, Clutch assembly, Roof rack, Seat belt, Muffler etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT, 3D Printing -
Robotics
How to Become Relevant when a Robot Takes Your Job. The Future Doesn’t Need You – How to Become Relevant when a Robot Takes Your Job In this talk, Pablos dares you to imagine the possibilities in what once seemed impossible: a harmonious co-existence of humans and robots.Augmented & Virtual Reality
XR - The Merging of Augmented Reality -
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Other Transport Equipment
Activities: Baby stroller, Bicycle, Golf buggy, Wheelchair, Scooter etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
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Railway Equipment
Activities: Cable car, Locomotive, Rail carriage, Tram etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Scott Universal Welding SystemAugmented & Virtual Reality
XR - The Merging of Augmented Reality -
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Ship Building
Activities: Shipbuilding, Hull cleaning, Drydock, Submarine construction etc-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Scott Universal Welding SystemAugmented & Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) for Australian Frigate -
Data courtesy
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Wood Product
Categories
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Fabricated Wood Product
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Log Sawmilling
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Other Wood Product
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Plywood & Veneer
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Timber Resawing & Dressing
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Wood Chipping
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Wooden Structural Component
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Fabricated Wood Product
Activities: Chip board, Fibreboard, Hardboard, Particleboard-
Technology
Robots, AI, 3D Printing -
Other issues
3D Printing
Robotics
Scott Automation - production line machineryArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Log Sawmilling
Activities: Log sawmilling, Rough sawn timber-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Robotics
A Cut Above: Australian ingenuity turns the age-old tradition of sawmilling on its head Australian ingenuity is turning the age-old tradition of sawmilling on its head. Radial sawing, which cuts round logs into wedges, means smaller trees can be turned into useful timber. The technology has massive implications for native forests - it means useable timber can be grown in plantations in half the time.Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Other Wood Product
Activities: Pallet, Trellis, Tool handle, Wood product, Container-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Robotics
Rubber Bale StackerArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Plywood & Veneer
Activities: Plywood, Laminated veneer-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Robotics
Robot mob - robotic for wood industryArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Timber Resawing & Dressing
Activities: Air drying, Kiln drying timber, Building timber, Flooring-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Wood Chipping
Activities: Hardwood wood chip, Softwood wood chip-
Technology
Robots, AI, IoT -
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
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Wooden Structural Component
Activities: Finger jointed manufacturing, Roof truss, Wood framed door, Kitchen cabinet making, Wooden Building-
Technology
Robots, AI -
Robotics
Automation of timber frame constructions with roboticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)
MOVUS FitMachine - How it Works -
Data courtesy
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