Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) is set to take place from 11-14 May 2027 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. This event is a key platform for showcasing advancements in manufacturing technologies, including machine tools, robotics, and automation.
Attendees will include industry professionals and decision-makers from various sectors, providing excellent networking opportunities and insights into the latest trends in manufacturing. Australian Manufacturing Week takes place in.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Australian Manufacturing Week runs from 11-14 May 2027 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
- 2Scale and Focus: This premier event showcases the latest in manufacturing technologies and innovations.
- 3Organiser: The event is organised by AMTIL, with more details available at their official website.
- 4Buyer Authority: Key decision-makers from various manufacturing sectors will attend, including engineers and procurement specialists.
- 5Entry: Free admission for trade visitors with prior registration required.
Why visit
Attendees will benefit from networking with industry leaders, discovering cutting-edge technologies, and gaining insights into the latest manufacturing processes. Key decision-makers from various manufacturing sectors will attend, including engineers and procurement specialists. Free admission for trade visitors with prior.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at AMW offers unparalleled access to key decision-makers in the manufacturing sector, providing opportunities to showcase products and services directly to potential buyers. This premier event showcases the latest in manufacturing technologies and innovations. Key decision-makers from various manufacturing sectors will attend, including engineers and procurement specialists.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Production and manufacturing engineers evaluating CNC machining centres, turning centres, EDM and tooling upgrades
Maintenance and reliability managers sourcing spindles, toolholders, hydraulics, pneumatics and machine-retrofit components
Automation and controls engineers scoping robot cells, cobots, vision, PLC/SCADA and Industry 4.0 integration
Procurement and supply-chain leads from Australian OEMs comparing local distributors against imported machine tools
Additive manufacturing and design engineers assessing metal and polymer 3D printing, post-processing and materials
Quality and metrology staff looking at CMMs, gauging, surface finish and in-process inspection
Sheet metal, fabrication and welding supervisors evaluating press brakes, lasers, punch presses and welding automation
Owners and operations managers from SME job shops and precision component makers in Victoria and interstate
Aerospace, defence, rail and mining equipment suppliers working to Australian sovereign-capability and local-content requirements
Food, beverage and packaging manufacturing engineers looking for washdown-rated equipment, conveyors and end-of-line automation
Vocational and engineering students, apprentices and TAFE/university groups exploring manufacturing careers
Government industry-development, defence and advanced-manufacturing program representatives
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Machine tool builders and importers showing CNC machining centres, lathes, grinders and five-axis platforms
Cutting tool, toolholder, workholding and consumable suppliers serving job shops and production plants
Automation and robotics companies supplying robot cells, cobots, end-of-arm tooling, safety systems and integrators
Additive manufacturing OEMs and materials suppliers covering metal powder bed, polymer printing and post-processing
Metrology vendors offering CMMs, portable arms, vision inspection, gauging and calibration services
Sheet metal and fabrication equipment suppliers for laser cutting, punching, press braking, rolling and welding
CAD/CAM, MES, simulation and machine-monitoring software developers
Hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, motion-control and machine-component distributors
Industrial cleaning, lubrication, coolant, filtration and maintenance service providers
Australian distributors and agents representing overseas machine brands with local service and spare-parts support
Industry bodies, TAFE and university engineering schools, and government manufacturing programs
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
CNC machining centres, lathes, turning centres and five-axis machine tools
EDM, grinding, sawing and precision finishing equipment
Cutting tools, inserts, toolholders, workholding and fixturing
Robotics, cobots, end-of-arm tooling and turnkey automation cells
Machine vision, sensors, safety systems and machine guarding
Additive manufacturing systems, metal powders, filaments, resins and post-processing
Metrology, CMMs, portable measurement arms, gauging and inspection software
Laser cutting, plasma cutting, turret punch and press brake technology
Welding automation, fume extraction and air technology
CAD/CAM, MES, ERP, simulation and machine-monitoring software
Hydraulics, pneumatics, linear motion, bearings and transmission components
Coolant, lubrication, filtration, industrial cleaning and workshop consumables
Compressors, vacuum systems, tooling storage and workshop equipment
Industry 4.0 connectivity, IIoT gateways, edge devices and data analytics for shop floors
Location & Facilities
Venue
Halls & areas
2Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)MCEC Exhibition Halls and Function Spaces
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
2 Clarendon St, South Wharf VIC 3006
Facilities
Parking
Melbourne Exhibition Centre basement car park: 1,060 undercover spaces managed by Wilson Parking, entrance off Normanby Road (2.2 m height limit). Weekend flat rate about AUD 20; weekday drive-up hourly from about AUD 18 (4+ hours about AUD 66). Can reach capacity early on busy show days - arrive early or use tram from the CBD.
1,060 spaces · A$66.00/day
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Melbourne Exhibition Centre basement car park: 1,060 undercover spaces managed by Wilson Parking, entrance off Normanby Road (2.2 m height limit). Weekend flat rate about AUD 20; weekday drive-up hourly from about AUD 18 (4+ hours about AUD 66). Can reach capacity early on busy show days - arrive early or use tram from the CBD.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Free registration
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
11 – 14 May 2027:9:30 AM – 5:30 PM daily
13 May 2027:9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
14 May 2027:9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
How the last edition performed
Previous edition
Next edition
Not announced yet
New this edition
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Austech is the established Australian machine tool and precision manufacturing exhibition staged within Australian Manufacturing Week, giving visitors a single trip across metal cutting, metal forming, tooling and metrology.
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Recent editions have paired conventional machining and fabrication equipment with robot cells, cobots, vision and machine-monitoring software, reflecting Australian shops automating around a tight labour market.
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Polymer and metal 3D printing suppliers, materials vendors and post-processing providers sit alongside subtractive equipment so visitors can compare both routes for a part.
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
South Wharf, Australia
Why it matters
On 2027-05-11 to 2027-05-14, Australian Manufacturing Week in South Wharf covering CNC machinery and precision tools, 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies, Robotics and automation solution gives trade buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
Industry trends
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Regional supply-chain resilience
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Hybrid engagement models
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · AUD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
Melbourne's primary international gateway with direct SkyBus City Express coaches to Southern Cross, then tram or walk to South Wharf; taxi and rideshare pick up from the forecourt ranks
about 25 km by road
to venue
about 20-25 minutes by car in light traffic, longer in the weekday morning peak
by car
Avalon Airport
Secondary Melbourne gateway serving some domestic and low-cost carriers; transfers take noticeably longer than from Tullamarine, so allow a wider buffer on arrival day
about 54 km by road
to venue
about 38-50 minutes by car
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG
midscale
Melbourne CBD (Flinders Street)USD 160–210 / night
Free cancellation and pet friendly per the Google Hotels capture; Southern Cross station is a few minutes on foot for airport transfers and the South Wharf riverside walk takes about 20 minutes.
Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands
value
DocklandsUSD 130–170 / night
4-star with free cancellation and on-site parking; Docklands sits one tram stop or a 15 minute riverside walk from the MCEC entrances.
Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
upscale
Melbourne CBD (Little Collins Street)USD 170–220 / night
Highest guest rating (4.7) among the captured 4-star IHG options; parking and fitness centre, in the CBD core near Collins Street retail and dining.
InterContinental Melbourne by IHG
upper-upscale
Melbourne CBD (Collins Street)USD 230–300 / night
5-star heritage Collins Street property with free cancellation; the usual choice for hosting supplier dinners and customer meetings in the CBD.
ibis budget Melbourne CBD
budget
Melbourne CBDUSD 95–125 / night
3-star budget option flagged as a Google Hotels deal with eco-certification; reviews cite clean, basic rooms and good security, suited to a short solo show trip.
Atlantis Hotel
value
Melbourne CBDUSD 140–180 / night
4-star with indoor pool, hot tub, fitness centre and parking; flagged as a good price in the capture and walkable to Spencer Street transport.
YEHS Melbourne Hotel CBD
midscale
Melbourne CBDUSD 120–160 / night
3-star with room service and accessible rooms, listed at 39% below usual rates in the capture; strong guest rating for the price band.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forMelbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL) to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Fare varies with traffic on the Tullamarine Freeway and CityLink; weekday morning arrivals can add 15 minutes. Confirm live fares with the driver or app.
rideshare
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forMelbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL) to Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Rideshare pick-up at MEL is signposted from the terminal forecourt; prices move with demand on show mornings.
airport shuttle bus
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forSkyBus City Express, Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross Station, then tram or walk to South Wharf
Frequent express coach service; from Southern Cross it is roughly a 20 minute walk or a short tram ride to the MCEC. Confirm current timetable and fares.
taxi
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forAvalon Airport (AVV) to Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Roughly 55 km by road; substantially more than the Tullamarine transfer, so weigh it against a MEL connection when booking.
regional train
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forLara station to Southern Cross Station (connection from Avalon), then tram or walk to South Wharf
Avalon runs a connecting shuttle to Lara station for V/Line services; check shuttle operating times against your flight arrival.
tram
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forMelbourne CBD and Docklands to MCEC / South Wharf stops
Routes along the Spencer and Collins Street corridors serve the venue edge; the CBD Free Tram Zone boundary sits around Spencer and Flinders Streets, so touch on for South Wharf stops.
metro train
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forSuburban stations to Southern Cross Station, then walk or tram to South Wharf
Southern Cross is the closest major rail hub to the MCEC precinct and also connects airport and regional services.
parking
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forMelbourne Exhibition Centre basement car park, entrance off Normanby Road
1,060 undercover spaces with a 2.2 m height limit; fills early on busy show days, so arrive before opening or use the tram.
Weather
May is late autumn in Melbourne: expect daytime maxima around 15-18 C, overnight minima around 8-10 C, and changeable conditions with roughly 50-60 mm of rain spread across about 15 days of the month. Showers arrive on frontal changes rather than all-day rain, and daylight ends early, so the walk back to CBD or Docklands hotels after the halls close is often in the dark. Check the Bureau of Meteorology forecast in the week before travel; the venue halls are climate controlled but the South Wharf promenade and tram stops are exposed.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Australian mobile networks (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone) provide strong 4G and 5G coverage across the Melbourne CBD, Docklands and South Wharf; visitors from Europe or Asia should check roaming rates or buy a local prepaid eSIM at MEL arrivals before leaving the terminal. Power is 230 V at 50 Hz with Australian type I plugs (oblique flat pins), so UK, EU and US travellers need an adapter and dual-voltage devices. The MCEC provides venue wifi for visitors and exhibitors, but hall networks slow down at peak times; exhibitors running live machine-monitoring or demo dashboards should plan a mobile hotspot backup and test it during build-up.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
South Wharf and the riverfront
The MCEC occupies the South Wharf riverfront next to DFO South Wharf and the Crown complex, with riverside restaurants and bars along the promenade. It is a working conference and exhibition precinct rather than a tourist strip, so book dinner ahead on show nights when several events run at once.
Doing business in Melbourne
Australian business meetings are informal and on first-name terms, start on time and value direct technical answers. Tipping is not expected in cafes, restaurants or taxis, and quoted prices already include GST. Bring business cards, but expect contacts to be exchanged by email or LinkedIn.
Coffee and lunch culture
Melbourne's CBD laneways and the Docklands precinct have dense cafe and takeaway options; hall catering inside the MCEC is convenient but queued at peak lunch. A 15 minute walk into the CBD or along the river gives better value and a break from the floor.
Trams and pedestrian etiquette
Trams are the default CBD transport and pedestrians on the tram tracks have right of way, but always cross at signals. Stand clear of the doors, have your myki or contactless card ready, and expect crowded services at the end of show days.
Daylight and weather planning
May sunset in Melbourne falls in the early evening, so outdoor site visits or plant tours should be scheduled in the morning. Changeable weather means a compact umbrella or waterproof shell is worth carrying every day of the show.
Accessibility and inclusion
The MCEC is a modern accessible venue with lifts, ramps and accessible facilities; Melbourne trams include low-floor services on many routes and the CBD is largely step-free. Confirm specific requirements with the organiser or your hotel before travel.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) is the arrival airport in every captured fare search and the simplest option for international arrivals, with Avalon (AVV) mainly relevant for domestic low-cost connections. Captured May 2027 economy fares included London-Melbourne from about AUD 1677 one stop via Guangzhou and about AUD 2143 via Singapore, Tokyo-Melbourne from about AUD 1206 (Jetstar via Brisbane) and about AUD 1312 nonstop with Qantas, and New York-Melbourne from about AUD 2092 with two stops. Book long-haul legs several months ahead, confirm baggage and seat selection charges on low-cost segments, and build in a recovery day before the exhibition opens. Domestic travellers should compare fares into MEL rather than AVV once transfer time and cost are added.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL): about 20-25 minutes by car in light traffic, longer in the weekday morning peak; Avalon Airport (AVV): about 38-50 minutes by car. Allow road or rail time to Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre: Melbourne CBD (Flinders Street): Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG; Docklands: Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands; Melbourne CBD (Little Collins Street): Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins by IHG.
Ride-hail: Uber, DiDi and Ola all operate across Melbourne, including the South Wharf and Docklands precincts. Use the designated pick-up zones rather than hailing on the exhibition centre apron, which is closed to general traffic during build-up and show days. Expect surge pricing when the halls close and around major events at Marvel Stadium or the CBD; walking one block to a quieter corner often shortens the wait. Rideshare from MEL runs roughly AUD 50-75 to South Wharf depending on demand.
Public transit: Melbourne's tram and train network reaches the venue edge. Use a myki card or a contactless bank card for trams and metropolitan trains, with a two-hour Zone 1 fare around AUD 5.50-6.00. Trams along the Spencer and Collins Street corridors stop within a short walk of the MCEC; Southern Cross Station is the main rail interchange for suburban, regional and airport coach services. The CBD Free Tram Zone boundary sits around Spencer and Flinders Streets and does not cover the South Wharf stops, so touch on before boarding. Check the Transport Victoria journey planner on the day for service changes.
Parking: Melbourne Exhibition Centre basement car park: 1,060 undercover spaces managed by Wilson Parking, entrance off Normanby Road (2.2 m height limit). Weekend flat rate about AUD 20; weekday drive-up hourly from about AUD 18 (4+ hours about AUD 66). Can reach capacity early on busy show days - arrive early or use tram from the CBD.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May (late autumn in Melbourne)
Temperature: Daytime maxima typically 15-18 C with overnight minima around 8-10 C; halls are climate controlled but mornings and evenings on the South Wharf promenade feel colder. Check the Bureau of Meteorology forecast for the show week before you pack.
Seasonality: May is one of Melbourne's wetter months, with roughly 50-60 mm of rain across about 15 rain days, usually as passing showers rather than sustained downpours. Daylight ends early, so the walk back to CBD or Docklands hotels after the halls close is often dark and damp.
Packing: Pack layers you can remove in a heated hall: a shirt or light knit under a jacket, a compact waterproof shell, and closed comfortable shoes for long days on concrete floors. Add a warm layer and light scarf for riverfront evenings, an umbrella for the tram walk, and a spare pair of shoes if rain is forecast. Business casual is standard on Australian manufacturing stands; a jacket is enough for supplier dinners.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Australian Manufacturing Week usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 1
Book flights into Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL), or Avalon (AVV) if a low-cost domestic connection suits, aiming to land the day before your first hall day. — Captured London-Melbourne fares started around AUD 1677 one stop and Tokyo-Melbourne nonstop around AUD 1312; confirm current fares and baggage allowances.
Day 2
Reserve accommodation in South Wharf, Docklands or the CBD within tram or walking distance of the MCEC, and check the cancellation policy before paying. — Show week compresses availability along the riverfront; CBD and Docklands rates are usually lower than South Wharf itself.
Day 3
Download the exhibitor directory and mark the machine tool, automation, additive and metrology stands you must see, grouping them by hall to avoid cross-venue walking. — Use the published floor plan; stand numbers in earlier editions do not carry over.
Day 4
Email priority suppliers to book stand meetings and ask for specific machine demonstrations, cycle-time data or pricing indications for the equipment you are comparing. — Bring part drawings or samples if you want a realistic machining or inspection assessment.
Day 5
Check the AMW theatre and conference program and block out sessions on automation, additive manufacturing or Industry 4.0 that clash with your stand appointments.; Prepare your technical pack: part drawings, tolerance requirements, current cycle times, machine specifications, annual volumes and budget range for each project. — Supplier engineers can size a machine or cell on the stand if you bring real numbers; generic enquiries rarely produce a firm quote.
Day 6
Set up payment and transit: load a myki card or contactless card for trams and trains, and confirm whether your hotel runs an airport shuttle or you will use SkyBus or a taxi.; Arrange travel insurance and check what your policy covers for tools, samples or demonstration equipment you plan to bring back. — Business travel cover and freight cover are usually separate policies.
Day 7
Pack for a Melbourne autumn: layers, a waterproof jacket, closed shoes for hall days, and a light scarf for cool riverfront evenings. — May daytime temperatures sit in the mid-teens with cooler mornings; halls are climate controlled but the walk between venue and hotel is not.
Day 8
Fly in, collect your myki, test the route from your hotel to the MCEC entrances, and pick up any badges or registration confirmations. — A daylight rehearsal removes the guesswork on the first show morning.
Day 9
Work the floor to your shortlist, capture leads and photos of machine specifications, and note follow-up actions at the end of each day rather than at the end of the show. — Ask for local service coverage, spare-parts lead times and Australian reference sites, not just machine price.
Day 10
Confirm the AMW 2027 dates (11-14 May) and MCEC venue on the organiser site, then check the visitor registration and badge policy before booking anything else.; Close out: request formal quotations, confirm which suppliers will visit your plant, and file notes while the technical detail is still fresh. — Quotes for imported machine tools often need freight, installation and commissioning broken out separately.
Day 11
Check visa status: Australian ETA (subclass 601), eVisitor (651) or Visitor visa (600) depending on your passport, and confirm passport validity covers the trip. — Apply early; approval is not instant for every nationality. Carry a printed approval and a letter from your employer stating the business purpose.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Australian Manufacturing Week registration concourse
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nightsA$190.00
- Per diem × 2A$150.00
Estimated totalA$340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Australian Manufacturing Week fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Australian Manufacturing Week, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing CNC machinery and precision tools and 3D printing and additive manufacturing tec solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Australian Manufacturing Week in South Wharf.
Min. budget
$1,155.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching CNC machinery and precision tools and 3D printing and additive manufacturing tec products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$5,197.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the South Wharf show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Where is Australian Manufacturing Week held?
The May 2027 edition is set for the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in South Wharf, Melbourne, on 11-14 May 2027.
Which airport should I fly into for the show?
Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) is the primary gateway, with the shortest transfer to South Wharf; Avalon (AVV) is a secondary option with a longer road transfer.
How do I get from my hotel to the MCEC?
CBD hotels are a 10-20 minute tram ride or 15-25 minute walk from the South Wharf entrance, while Docklands and South Wharf hotels are a riverside walk from the halls.
Where can I find MCEC floor plans and hall locations?
MCEC publishes floor plans, space capacities and an online venue tour on its own site, which is the best place to confirm hall locations once the show floor plan is released.
Glossary
- Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW)
- The national manufacturing technology exhibition held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in South Wharf, organised by AMTIL and staged across machine tool, automation, additive and fabrication categories.
- Austech
- The long-running Australian machine tool and precision manufacturing exhibition staged under the AMW umbrella, covering metal cutting, metal forming, tooling, metrology and machine accessories.
- AMTIL
- Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited, the industry body that owns and runs the AMW and Austech exhibitions and represents Australian manufacturing technology suppliers.
- CNC machining
- Computer numerical control machining, where a machined part is produced by a program-driven machine tool such as a machining centre, lathe or grinder rather than by manual handwheels.
- Five-axis machining
- Simultaneous control of five machine axes so complex curved surfaces and multi-feature parts can be cut in fewer setups, common in aerospace, medical and toolmaking work.
- EDM
- Electrical discharge machining, a non-contact process using a controlled spark between electrode and workpiece to cut hardened steels and intricate cavities that milling cannot reach.
- Additive manufacturing (AM)
- Building parts layer by layer from a digital model, covering metal processes such as powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition plus polymer extrusion, resin and powder technologies.
- Metrology and CMM
- The science and equipment of measurement; a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) probes a part to verify dimensions and geometry against the CAD model and drawing tolerance.
- Industry 4.0 and IIoT
- Connecting machines, sensors and systems so production data flows to analytics and planning software, covering machine monitoring, edge gateways and the industrial internet of things.
- Digital twin
- A live digital model of a machine, cell or production line used to simulate changes, predict maintenance and compare planned against actual output.
- MES
- Manufacturing execution system, the shop-floor software layer that schedules work orders, tracks WIP, captures quality data and feeds the ERP system above it.
- Cobot
- A collaborative robot designed to work alongside people with force-limited motion and rounded profiles, usually deployed without full safety fencing after a risk assessment.
- Robot integrator
- An engineering firm that specifies the robot, end-of-arm tooling, guarding, safety system and PLC program as a working cell rather than supplying a bare arm.
- Press brake and sheet metal fabrication
- Forming and cutting processes for sheet metal, including press-brake bending, turret punch, laser cutting, folding, rolling and the associated tooling and nesting software.
- CAD/CAM
- Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing software used to model parts and generate machine toolpaths and post-processed NC code.
- Lights-out machining
- Unattended or minimally attended production, typically supported by pallet changers, bar feeders, in-machine probing and tool-life monitoring so machines run outside shifts.
- Turnkey automation cell
- A complete supplied package of robot, machine tool, part handling, sensing, guarding and controls, commissioned and handed over as a production-ready unit.
- Australian Standard (AS/NZS)
- Standards jointly published for Australia and New Zealand, referenced in machinery guarding, electrical and safety compliance for equipment sold into Australian plants.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Australian Manufacturing Week 2027
- AMW 2027
- Australian Manufacturing Week South Wharf 2027
- South Wharf Australia
- Manufacturing Trade Show South Wharf 2027
- Engineering
- Automation
- Robotics
- Manufacturing Trade Show B2B Trade Expo South Wharf
- CNC machinery and precision tools
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