23 Jul Upcoming Webinar

Shaping the Future of Rail: Metrology & Innovation

Join us on Thursday 28th August at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (AEST), for an insightful webinar where industry experts will explore the future of rail manufacturing in Victoria and beyond.

Hosted by Scan-Xpress, this session will feature a keynote from Tamara Culembourg, Victorian Rail Advocate – Department of Transport and Planning, who will give a general overview, speak about growth and share key government supporting initiatives of the Victorian rail manufacturing sector.

We’ll also dive into the critical role of metrology and advanced 3D measurement technologies in ensuring precision, safety and innovation in rail projects – with live demonstrations of 3D scanning and laser tracking solutions tailored to the rail sector.

Whether you’re in engineering, manufacturing, quality or design, this webinar is your chance to connect, learn and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Secure your spot now to be part of the conversation shaping the future of rail manufacturing in Australia.

Agenda

11:00 AM: Welcome – Kevin Warwick, Director at Scan-Xpress

• Introduction to the webinar.
• Introduction of guest speaker Tamara from the Department of Transport and Planning.

11:05 AM: Victorian Rail Manufacturing, Government Perspective – Tamara Culembourg, Victorian Rail Advocate at Department of Transport and Planning

• Overview of the Victorian rail manufacturing sector.
• Growth of the local rail manufacturing industry.
• Key government initiatives supporting rail manufacturing in Victoria.
• Q&A.

11:20 AM: Why Metrology Matters in Rail Manufacturing – Kevin Warwick

• Importance of precision and quality in rail manufacturing.
• Overview of Scan-Xpress, ZEISS capabilities and our 28-year journey in industrial metrology.

11:25 AM: Live Technology Demonstrations

Benjamin Singer, Metrologist at Scan-Xpress

• Applications of 3D scanning in the rail industry.
• Demonstration of ZEISS 3D scanning systems, full automation and ZEISS software tailored for rail applications.

Kye Gray, Application Engineer at Scan-Xpress

• Introduction to Laser Tracker.
• Applications in rail infrastructure and large-scale measurement.

12:15 PM: Q&A Session

• Open floor for audience questions.

12:30 PM: Conclusion

• Thank you and next steps.

Details

Date: Thursday 28th August, 2025

Time: 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM (AEST)

To Register

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about the event.