Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility
The Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF) provides unparalleled access to cutting-edge technology, expertise, training, and networks. It supports manufacturing businesses in accelerating growth, reducing risks, and competing globally by uniting industry, government, and training providers to drive innovation and develop advanced, high-value manufacturing solutions.
Our dedicated team is committed to driving productivity, helping you embrace innovative technologies, and expanding your capabilities and market reach.
As a vital part of the NSW manufacturing ecosystem, the AMRF empowers local manufacturers to scale up and stand out on a global stage. We are here to support you every step of the way.
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Our specialised capabilities
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Additive Manufacturing
- Laser-Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF)
- Industry-specific qualification methodologies
- Large-scale additive manufacturing (polymers)
- Post-Processing and Non-Destructive-Evaluation
Advanced Composites
- Rapid tooling manufacture for hand layup
- Compression moulding for high throughput
- Filament winding combined with Automated Fibre Placement (AFP)
- Automated pattern making and ply cutting
Engineering Design
- Design for manufacture processes
- Design/Re-design for additive manufacture
- Technical drawing creation
- Tooling and fixture design
Factory Digitisation
- Visualisation, simulation & modelling of factory systems
- Manufacturing systems integration & optimisation
- Data acquisition, IIoT, machine learning & analytics
Manufacturing Automation
- Process control systems
- Flexible multi-process automation
- Cobotics and AGVs/AMRs
- Lights-out manufacturing demonstrator
- Data acquisition, IIoT, machine learning & analytics
Metrology and Inspection
- Industrial X-Ray - CT Scanning
- Single-micron inspection with laser surface scanning
- Confocal / Digital Microscopy
- Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
- Precision Inspection / Gaging
Precision Machining
- Automated machine loading capability
- Multi-axis machines for ultimate precision
- Integrated grinding and technology cycles for high value components
- World class CAM program and simulation
- Optimized for performance and quality
Quality Assurance and Materials Test
- Full process life cycle traceability
- Materials testing and verification
- Specification and requirements management
- Product Data/Lifecycle Management
- Material/Assembly Failure Analysis
