Technology Integration

MI offers more than just Australian expertise and convenient locations to reduce freight and lead times for our customers. We also invest in the intelligent usage of digital assets, Artificial Intelligence means, IoT + Machine to Machine automated manufacturing systems. MI has invested millions of dollars in new technology advancements into the business over the past three years, including CNC milling machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, auto welders, and testing machines.

These investments allow us increased accuracy, quality and versatility in providing bespoke solutions for an incredibly diverse range of applications in industries from infrastructure, defence, utilities, commercial and more.

We continually grow in confidence that we can design and manufacture solutions for any customers who value Australian expertise, in-person support, fast local manufacturing, and ensuring custom solutions that suit your specific applications.

It's all about critical and niche applications, bespoke & custom design and development techniques rather than mass produced FMCG type volume items. That's just not what we do.

The benefit

Expanded ability to design and test multiple iterations of a component design to create the most ideal solution.
Significantly reduce production lead times by evolving outdated processes, resulting in increased speed to market.
Greater small run flexibility.
Consistency in products we produce and maintaining high levels of quality assurance.
Super quick development of in-house jigs and production aids.

MI Plant Machinery

Optimum F150E CNC Milling Machine

Ideally suited for small batch production of many components in complex shapes from various materials as well as for prototype and fixture construction.

Optimum F150E CNC milling machine and an example of a component produced with precision.

Trotec Speedy 100 CO2 Laser Cutter

Features expansive work area and fast engraving speed and acceleration, precise contour accuracy and high productivity, ideal for cutting thin materials like foils and vector marking.

Trotec CO2 laser cutting machine in action.

An example of the precision cutting of a component, significantly improving accuracy and speeding up production time.

An example of the custom engraving for a bespoke product.

Fiber Laser Cutting Machines

Uses a focused, high-powered laser beam guided through optical fibers to precisely cut through various materials by melting, burning, or vaporising them, resulting in clean and accurate cuts.

An example of the precision component cut from metal sheet.

Other examples of precision components cut from metal sheet.

Poron Auto Welders

This automatic welder is used in production to significantly improve the speed and consistency of welding operations. Its precision automation ensures high-quality, repeatable welds, enhancing both efficiency and overall product reliability. This machine has helped streamline production to significantly reduce lead times.

Auto welder working on a lithium ion battery pack.

Auto welder getting configured to work on a lithium ion battery pack.

One of our 3D printed jigs in use to help hold the pack steady while the auto welder welds on the tabs.

Bambu Labs X1C 3D Printer

FFM technology used to produce high-precision 3D jigs and spacers for manufacturing, enabling rapid prototyping and streamlined production workflows.

This compact desktop 3D printer produces so many parts and components that we use in our custom battery.

Some examples of 3D printed components completed.

Anycubic Photon Mono 5s Pro

A high-resolution resin printer used for designing and producing precision parts for our products. Its detailed output and accuracy make it ideal for prototyping and creating components with fine features.

The Anycubic is a compact desktop printer that has proven versatility.

Example of an Anycubic printed component is this charging plate, with precise cutouts for the battery pins/contacts and fitment notches in the battery.

Arbin Battery Analysis Equipment

Arbin testing is used for its high-precision, reliable, and safe battery test equipment, enabling battery manufacturers to accurately characterise and validate battery performance, safety, and lifespan, from cell to pack level. Comprehensive and extensive testing ensures safer and more efficient batteries.

Battery testing can be a long process so to facilitate faster battery development, we have invested in Arbin testers for our processes to be able to conduct large volumes of testing to identify patterns or spot abnormalities in battery performance and address the situation as soon as possible.