Where Australian Manufacturing Meets Technology
Manufacturing Tech Australia is the podcast for Australian manufacturers and solution providers who want to stay ahead. Shane Williams and Paul Mason interview the innovators, operators, and experts shaping Australia's industrial future — fortnightly, free, and straight to the point.
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✅ Show Complete — Coverage Live
CeMAT Melbourne is a wrap — episodes & videos live now
Shane and Paul were on the floor at CeMAT Australia 2026 in Melbourne — interviewing exhibitors, hosting live panel sessions, and capturing the conversations shaping the future of intralogistics, automation, and supply chain in Australia. Podcast episodes and full video interviews are live now.
Latest from the Feed
Fresh conversations with the people shaping Australian manufacturing — released every second Tuesday.
CeMAT 2026: Robotics, Humanoids & AI That Actually Work in Warehouses
OPEX, Modula, Slimstock, SugarAI, and a Daemon robotics showcase — cold chain AS/RS, humanoid AI, vertical storage, inventory optimisation, and what will actually deliver value on the warehouse floor in 2026.
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CeMAT '26: Industry 4.0 from Training to Robotics
Recorded live at CeMAT 2026 — Vikram Sachdeva (Swinburne), Andrew Brown (AME), and Jun (Agibot) on how Australian manufacturers can practically adopt Industry 4.0 and AI.
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Australia's Biggest Manufacturing Sector Is Being Squeezed — Angeline Achariya
Why food manufacturing is under pressure from every direction — how to shift from cost-cutting to strategic investment, high-value manufacturing, and building real resilience.
Listen NowBuilt for the people who make things in Australia
Manufacturers tell us the same thing every time — they don't have time to keep up with technology. That's exactly why we built this show.
Every fortnight, Shane Williams and Paul Mason sit down with technology vendors, solution providers, industry experts, and successful Australian businesses solving the hard problems — automation, digital transformation, workforce development, AI, and more. No fluff, no filler. Just practical insight you can actually use in your business.
MTA on the show floor
AMW26 Brisbane ✅ and CeMAT Melbourne ✅ — both done. Episodes and videos from both shows are live now.
Australian Manufacturing Week 2026
Three days on the show floor. Live interviews, panel sessions, and the full AMW26 buzz — all captured for you. Check out our full show coverage and episodes from the floor.
CeMAT Australia + Industrial Transformation Australia
We were on the floor in Melbourne — live panel sessions, exhibitor interviews, and show floor coverage. Podcast episodes and full video interviews are live now on YouTube.
Meet Shane & Paul
Two practitioners with real industry experience — not journalists. They've built, shipped, and scaled products and systems across Australia, Asia, Europe and the US.
Shane Williams
Experienced tech advisor and Virtual CTO specialising in software platform delivery and digital transformation for Australian SMBs. Shane has delivered technology projects across Australia, Europe, and Asia — and wrote the book on platform business strategy (ClustERPuck).
Paul Mason
Mechatronics Engineer with 20+ years experience in product development, manufacturing, and commercialisation across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the US. Paul works with businesses to develop product, technology, and business strategies using the latest tools and techniques.
Got a story worth telling? We're always looking for innovators, operators, and experts to feature.
Become a Guest on the Show →Trusted by Australian Manufacturers
"I've been listening to MTA for a few months and it's a game changer. Insightful takes on Aussie manufacturing tech, great host dynamics, interesting guests, and always on point topics. A must for industry enthusiasts."
"A treasure trove of information for anyone involved in the manufacturing industry."
"Really enjoying this podcast. The quality of the guests and discussions are second to none. Super interesting and on target — highly recommended."
"What Shane and Paul have put together with the MTA podcast is a much needed addition to the Australian manufacturing landscape."
Trusted by Australia's Top Manufacturing Event Organisers
"Paul and Shane excelled as hosts during two live panel events at CeMAT 2024 in Melbourne. Their insightful and engaging discussions with experts in the supply chain and logistics space highlighted the latest innovations in technology and automation. Their professionalism and enthusiasm created a dynamic atmosphere, with excellent audience participation that deepened the discussions. Their work has set a high standard for future events, firmly establishing the Manufacturing Tech Australia podcast as a leading voice in the industry."
