Early Career Industry Fellowships - Grant ID: IE230100678
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$438,572.00
Summary
A Digital Twin-Driven Model for Mapping Part Quality in Multi-Jet Fusion. This project aims to develop a digital simulation model to address the irregular mechanical properties of Multi-Jet Fusion in 3D printing of automotive components. This model expects to solve a significant challenge when using Multi-Jet Fusion which is the dependence of quality on the build position. The expected outcome of this project is the development of a novel tool for quality assessment in mass customisation and pro ....A Digital Twin-Driven Model for Mapping Part Quality in Multi-Jet Fusion. This project aims to develop a digital simulation model to address the irregular mechanical properties of Multi-Jet Fusion in 3D printing of automotive components. This model expects to solve a significant challenge when using Multi-Jet Fusion which is the dependence of quality on the build position. The expected outcome of this project is the development of a novel tool for quality assessment in mass customisation and production. This project will provide significant benefits by creating an independent digital simulation model for quality mapping in Multi-Jet Fusion that reduces production costs and enhances automotive part quality.Read moreRead less
Early Career Industry Fellowships - Grant ID: IE230100169
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$457,684.00
Summary
Next-generation mRNA manufacturing and analysis technologies. Developing innovations in RNA manufacturing and technology. The project aims to develop cutting-edge manufacturing and analysis technologies by optimising Self-amplifying (SAM) RNA production towards low impurities, creating reliable purification technologies, and filling critical gaps in RNA analysis. The project expects to yield significantly cheaper, higher-quality RNA products and develop novel methods in RNA analysis. The outcome ....Next-generation mRNA manufacturing and analysis technologies. Developing innovations in RNA manufacturing and technology. The project aims to develop cutting-edge manufacturing and analysis technologies by optimising Self-amplifying (SAM) RNA production towards low impurities, creating reliable purification technologies, and filling critical gaps in RNA analysis. The project expects to yield significantly cheaper, higher-quality RNA products and develop novel methods in RNA analysis. The outcomes are expected to revolutionise RNA manufacturing, develop cutting-edge commercialisable IP, scholarly know-how, and galvanise the Australian biomanufacturing sector towards sovereign capability, biosecurity and commercialisation of new animal, human and plant RNA products.Read moreRead less
Industrial Transformation Training Centres - Grant ID: IC160100040
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$3,815,143.00
Summary
ARC Training Centre for Automated Manufacture of Advanced Composites. ARC Training Centre for Automated Manufacture of Advanced Composites. This centre aims to develop innovative researchers who can transform Australia’s high-performance carbon composites manufacturing industry. This aim will be achieved through the adoption and creative use of advanced automation technology, which brings benefits of speed, flexibility and accuracy. Industry-based research experience will be enhanced through exp ....ARC Training Centre for Automated Manufacture of Advanced Composites. ARC Training Centre for Automated Manufacture of Advanced Composites. This centre aims to develop innovative researchers who can transform Australia’s high-performance carbon composites manufacturing industry. This aim will be achieved through the adoption and creative use of advanced automation technology, which brings benefits of speed, flexibility and accuracy. Industry-based research experience will be enhanced through exposure to international partners at the cutting edge of advanced composites manufacturing research and development in developed economies. The intended outcome is a generation of innovators who can use the benefits of automation to position Australian manufacturers as world-class agile producers of high-value advanced composite structures using high-rate, error-free processes.Read moreRead less
Exploration of lead free ferroelectric crystals for transducer applications. This project aims to investigate lead free crystals, which are expected to possess high piezoelectric properties for medical imaging and underwater acoustics, as an alternative to toxic lead-based ferroelectrics which have been dominantly used in ultrasound transducers. The project will have significant impact on development of new lead-free ferroelectric crystals with desirable properties. This will benefit Australian ....Exploration of lead free ferroelectric crystals for transducer applications. This project aims to investigate lead free crystals, which are expected to possess high piezoelectric properties for medical imaging and underwater acoustics, as an alternative to toxic lead-based ferroelectrics which have been dominantly used in ultrasound transducers. The project will have significant impact on development of new lead-free ferroelectric crystals with desirable properties. This will benefit Australian industry by providing knowledge and technology of crystal growth, enabling advanced ultrasound transducers for medical imaging and underwater acoustic applications.Read moreRead less
Additive Manufacturing of Nanotwinned Titanium Alloys for Critical Use. The project aims to use 3D printing technology to create new titanium alloy components that are substantially lighter and stronger than current versions and therefore highly relevant for high temperature and stress uses in leading-edge industries such as aeroplane manufacture. The project expects to create new means to strengthen and improve the resilience of the commercial alloys’ microstructure with unprecedented in-servic ....Additive Manufacturing of Nanotwinned Titanium Alloys for Critical Use. The project aims to use 3D printing technology to create new titanium alloy components that are substantially lighter and stronger than current versions and therefore highly relevant for high temperature and stress uses in leading-edge industries such as aeroplane manufacture. The project expects to create new means to strengthen and improve the resilience of the commercial alloys’ microstructure with unprecedented in-service performance and thereby substantially broaden the industrial adoptions of 3D-printed products. This should also provide significant cost and environmental benefits and enhance Australia’s international standing in cutting-edge research on advanced manufacturing and materials.Read moreRead less
Breakthrough technologies in implantable bionics. This project aims to introduce revolutionary changes in implantable bionics via miniaturisation, automation and improved reliability and generating new knowledge by leveraging recent advances in laser processes. Expected outcomes include innovative hybrid thin-film/thick-film electrode arrays with more channels and charge-carrying capacity for neuromodulation; novel glass interfaces that facilitate deeply-miniaturised hermetic packages; and failu ....Breakthrough technologies in implantable bionics. This project aims to introduce revolutionary changes in implantable bionics via miniaturisation, automation and improved reliability and generating new knowledge by leveraging recent advances in laser processes. Expected outcomes include innovative hybrid thin-film/thick-film electrode arrays with more channels and charge-carrying capacity for neuromodulation; novel glass interfaces that facilitate deeply-miniaturised hermetic packages; and failure analysis to ensure study aims result in new processes that are as or more reliable than the current state-of-the-art. This work will create new and novel manufacturing processes, and trains the next generation of innovators equipped with the tools to advance implantable bionics into the future.Read moreRead less
New Ceramic: Fully Stabilised Monoclinic ZrO2 by Al2O3 + SiO2 Additions. Aim: To use conventional manufacturing and advanced manufacturing to produce an unprecedented form of zirconia: Fully stabilised monoclinic zirconia. Significance: The product utilises waste and inexpensive raw materials and it avoids the universal nanoscale transformation from the tetragonal and cubic forms of zirconia, which are commercialised. Outcomes: The product can have widespread uses in the chemical, refractory and ....New Ceramic: Fully Stabilised Monoclinic ZrO2 by Al2O3 + SiO2 Additions. Aim: To use conventional manufacturing and advanced manufacturing to produce an unprecedented form of zirconia: Fully stabilised monoclinic zirconia. Significance: The product utilises waste and inexpensive raw materials and it avoids the universal nanoscale transformation from the tetragonal and cubic forms of zirconia, which are commercialised. Outcomes: The product can have widespread uses in the chemical, refractory and mining industries and the technology aims to expand the industrial partner's commodity base from structural ceramics to high-tech ceramics. Benefits: Greater utilisation of waste and Australian raw materials, new commercialisation opportunities, new training and employment opportunities and breakthrough research.Read moreRead less