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Andrew Donald Design Engineering (ADDE) designs and builds custom robotic and automation solutions for a wide range of industries and applications, and will be showcasing the diversity of automation projects it has delivered and highlight some of the key technologies it integrates.

Otto Motors AMRs (AGVs) automate common material handling tasks, big and small, to help manufacturers tackle labour shortages, scale their business, and outperform the competition. ADDE is the Australian integration partner for Otto’s three models of AMR with payloads of 100, 750 and 1500kgs.

There are three key parts to an AMR implementation – the vehicle, fleet management software, and the integration with other factory process. ADDE offers a full-service implementation and is happy to explore the possibilities in customer’s facilities.

Shown for the first time in Australia will be the world’s smallest and most precise 6-axis robot, the Mecademic Meca500. Built with precision-machined aluminium and zero-backlash gearboxes, the Meca500 boasts a repeatability of 5μm. Also on display will be a range of collaborative robots for assembly, packing and palletising.

Food & Drink Business

Australian Vintage has secured a $128 million debt refinancing through to March 2028, with an option to extend a further year to 2029, as the McGuigan wines owner reports a significant second-half cash turnaround and upgraded sales momentum heading into FY27.

Endeavour Group has used its first investor day since demerging from Woolworths to lay out a three-year transformation plan targeting $300 million in cost savings, a scaled-back dividend payout, and the exit of most of its winery and vineyard portfolio.

The winners of the 2026 International Wine Challenge (IWC) have been selected, with Australia performing incredibly well. Beresford Estate and Penfolds were singled out, receiving the top International Trophy in the Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon categories respectively.