This presentation will show some of the ways that new automation technologies are reshaping the landscape in Foundries and Die Casting plants.

Frederick Kolak, a leading global expert from Automation Innovation and Director at CSF Robotics, will bring his decades of experience in surface finishing, corrosion alloys, electroplating, PVD coatings, and ionic solutions R&D to the floor. His perspective on automating complex post-casting processes—especially robotic fettling and finishing—will highlight how to automate, so that foundries can achieve higher safety, precision, and throughput.

Vikas Markanday, Co-founder and Director of The Robot Doctor, has over 20 years’ experience in industrial automation across Australia’s manufacturing sector. He specializes in scalable robotic solutions tailored for real-world foundry environments—enabling consistent quality, reduced manual handling, and smarter workflows across handling and integration systems.

When:
6:00pm Wednesday 16^th July, 2025

Where:
The Copper Fox Private Room,
The Village Green Hotel
Corner of Springvale Road and Ferntree Gully Road, Mulgrave, Victoria
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Cost:
ADCA and AFI members $45.00 per person
Non–members $65.00 per person.

Booking:
Booking is essential for catering purposes. Please book and pay online at https://www.trybooking.com/DCYSE

Contacts:
Graham Wilson    0413 671 345
Alan Cooke    0427 777 061