Automation Masterclass | 24 September 2025

Automation Masterclass: A pragmatic approach to automation in advanced manufacturing 

Tuesday, 24th September 2025 | 8:00am - 11:00am | Fairway Room, Meadowbrook Golf Club | Breakfast on arrival

Stop Making Costly Automation Mistakes! 

Are you tired of automation projects that promise the world but don't deliver? Are you nervous about the cost of not getting it right? 

With 70% of automation initiatives failing to meet ROI expectations, the difference between success and failure isn't the technology... it's the decision-making process! 

This isn't another theoretical workshop, this is designed to be a game changing session that will transform how you approach automation investments in just 3 hours!   

Led by Jens Herzog, who has successfully automated large scale production systems at Multotec. This is an opportunity to get honest, pragmatic insights and walk away with the frameworks you need to successfully automate your business. 

✅ Future-Proof Your Investment - Ensure your automation decisions support growth for the next decade 

Why Attend? 

• Gain hands-on, realistic approaches to automation decision-making 

• Learn from practical experiences made right here in Australia! 

• Connect with industry peers facing similar challenges 

• Access proven frameworks for ROI and feasibility analysis 

Register now - Limited spaces available for this essential manufacturing workshop! 

About the Presenter: 

Jens Herzog, Product Engineering Manager – Advanced Manufacturing, Multotec, Logan, Australia (Jens Herzog LinkedIn) 
Jens Herzog joined the iron and steelmaking industry in 2010, focusing on production technologies in the harshest environments with specialisation in high temperature wear protection applications via FCAW welding. He became a recognised specialist for tungsten and carbide wear protection and welding automation. Since joining the Multotec Group of Companies in 2017, Jens has automated production systems worldwide. He relocated to Multotec in Logan Australia in January 2023 as Product Engineering Manager – Advanced Manufacturing, focusing on projects up to $50M. He maintains extensive connections with automation companies globally and has an extensive network of support specialists. 

Multotec, one of the world's largest mineral processing equipment manufacturers with over 50 years' experience, has the technology to optimise almost any mineral processing plant. Backed by leading global metallurgical and engineering expertise, Multotec's Australian experts provide the products and services needed to improve plant performance. Learn more at multotec.com.au or Multotec LinkedIn 

Automation 102: Project Implementation - Coming soon 

Following this foundational session, we'll reconvene to focus on the practical aspects of automation project execution, stakeholder management, and milestone definition. This session is aimed at the project managers looking for a practical and proven way to get a grip on automation projects. 

UiLab has partnered with Multotec to deliver this workshop; by connecting manufacturing leaders with proven automation strategies, we're building the foundation for Logan's advanced manufacturing future.  

This workshop is delivered as part of the Regional Enablers Program, supporting regional Queensland businesses to adopt emerging technologies and build competitive advantage through innovation.