As an SME at the forefront of Industry 4.0 design and manufacturing, Melbourne-based Integra Systems sees itself as a prime candidate for employing women - not just as engineers in their design team, but giving them critical hands-on production experience on the assembly floor.

Last week Integra Systems was invited by NORTH Link’s Melbourne’s North Advanced Manufacturing Group to host a webinar about how Integra have implemented and advanced their manufacturing operations through Industry 4.0 practices.

Sheet metal is more commonly thought of in industrial terms, which makes people think of rigidity and straight lines. But, at Integra Systems, we beg to differ.

A globally recognised standard in quality management, ISO 9001 is synonymous with integrity, excellence and, ultimately, customer satisfaction.

We learn about how the next generation of technology – Artificial Intelligence – and how the introduction of AI into the workplace can significantly boost employee productivity and morale.

Integra Systems’ directors and continuous improvement designed talk about introducing new machinery, equipment and technology into the business mix.

Integra Systems’ directors talk about the importance of successfully integrating machinery with people in industrial design.

The journey from drawing board (innovation) to reality (production) is a difficult one. So it’s vital that you have all of your ducks in a row from the beginning.

A prototype is essentially a creation that is as close to the finished product as can be made. It’s an essential part of manufacturing that brings an idea to reality.

Integra Systems has worked really hard to question the cultural fabric of our organisation & create our own value system, which bucking trends that are all-too common to the manufacturing industry.