- New collaborative welding robot (Cobot) unveiled at MAS Equipment’s Kalgoorlie-Boulder workshop today
- ‘Cobot’ performs manufacturing, strenuous maintenance and repair tasks, increasing the businesses’ capacity to service local mining industry
- MAS Equipment Pty Ltd project supported by $85,000 Regional Economic Development (RED) grant
Regional Development Don Punch unveiled a new high-tech robotic welding assistant at MAS Equipment’s West Kalgoorlie workshop today, supported through the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant program.
The new ‘Cobot’ will increase the business’s capacity to service the mining industry in the Goldfields, while minimising overall downtime and increasing safety and productivity.
It will also support more desirable job roles that require new skill sets, creating opportunities for workers and making the industry more attractive.
The machine is programable to perform a multitude of welding tasks at a consistently high level, guaranteeing quality manufacturing and production for clients.
The project was supported by an $85,000 grant through the Cook Government’s RED Grants program.
During his visit to the Goldfields-Esperance region, Minister Punch also gathered with other previous RED grant recipients at a community event at Bread Local in Esperance.
Bread Local received $129,000 funding through the RED Grants program, which supported the purchase of essential equipment and important upgrades to infrastructure and facilities at the bakery.
