Date: 8-10 May, 2023 Location: Waurn Ponds Estate, Deakin University, Nicol Dr S, Waurn Ponds The biennial Carbon Fibre Futures Conference is a unique convergence of industry, academia and applied research, hosted by Carbon Nexus, a one-of-a-kind facility based at Deakin University, Waurn Ponds. At this conference you will gain...

TSSC-AU was established in 2016 as a means for Toyota Australia to share our knowledge of the Toyota Production System (TPS) with targeted not-for-profit organisations and small businesses. TPS is our global system of problem-solving that is embedded at every level of the organisation. It evolved from our long manufacturing...

The Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition (AVALON 2023) will be held at Avalon Airport, from Tuesday 28th February to Sunday 5th March 2023. AVALON 2023 will provide Victorian industry with the opportunity to showcase their capabilities to the domestic and international defence industry, to attract new business...

Please join us in celebrating the Holiday Season 2022 with our fellow Cluster members at Austin’s Winery. The winery is located just 20 minutes from Geelong’s CBD in the Moorabool Valley. Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022 Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm AEDT Location: Austin's Winery, 870 Steiglitz Road, Sutherlands Creek VIC 3331 RSVP: Your attendance...

Standards Australia’s Bootcamp is a free half-day course tailored to boost your CV, by developing practical skills and essential background knowledge on standards. Bootcamp is designed for graduates, young professionals, and those new to the world of standards. This half-day course provides you with the skills to: Add practical standards...

Join Davis George, Senior Consultant at Consulting and Implementation Services (CIS) for a webinar on commercialising higher education research.  Davis works closely with industry, government and research institutions to help support, scale and commercialise research in Australia. CIS is an end-to-end strategic advisory and consulting firm with a particular focus on...

Molly is a problem solver with a background in biochem, materials research – and photography. Starting in 2017 under the brand Patton’d Studios, Molly saw a need for better communication in science and discovered a passion for using visual media to boost the profile of science and technology. Through the...

Join Composites Australia, hosting Dr Dieter Veit, Doctor of Engineering at RWTH Aachen University for a seminar on high performance fibres. Dr Veit has worked in textiles for more than 30 years. His latest book, ‘Fibres: History, Production, Properties, Market’ will be released this year. High performance fibres can offer...

Join us in conversation with Gareth William, the principal at Nukon. Nukon is a digital transformation consulting and delivery company for manufacturers, retailers, infrastructure, and utility companies with the aim of merging the worlds of Operational Technology and Information Technology. Gareth has delivered digital transformation strategy, consulting, and projects and...

Please join us and your fellow Cluster members as we host Australian Standards in this first of many events to collaborate on supporting the development of Australian standards in the composite and carbon fibre areas. Australian standards will present to members advising how you can become more involved in the...

Join Cluster CEO, David Buchanan once a month for a Meeting of the Minds (MOTM). This initiative’s aim is to re-establish interactions with other Cluster members in a relaxed setting. Keep an eye out for upcoming meeting dates via our emails, LinkedIn and the events page on the AFCG website. Due to the...

Join us in conversation with KPMG's Director for Accelerating Business Growth – Government Incentives Daniel Martinez. A Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience at KPMG, Daniel specialises in Government incentives, Daniel has extensive experience in all aspects of R&D and grant assignments including identification and eligibility assessment of activities,...

Join Cluster CEO, David Buchanan once a month for a Meeting of the Minds (MOTM). This initiative's aim is to re-establish interactions with other Cluster members in a relaxed setting. Keep an eye out for upcoming meeting dates via our emails, LinkedIn and the events page on the AFCG website....

Join Cluster CEO, David Buchanan once a month for a Meeting of the Minds (MOTM) at the Deakin University Barista Bar Cafe. After the event of recent years, this initiative's aim is to re-establish face-to-face interactions with other Cluster members in a relaxed setting. Keep an eye out for upcoming...

Join us in conversation with Carbon Conversions vice president, Keith Graham. The US-based company is leading the way in recycling and re-purposing reclaimed carbon fibres in advanced materials to make new, high-performance components. Keith is responsible for setting the strategic business development, sales, and technology vision for the company.  He...

The AFCG Chair and Board of Directors cordially invite you to join your fellow members and delegates for our re-scheduled discussion to help build collaborative projects and develop innovative solutions to industry challenges. A delicious lunch will be served. Event Details: TBA Waurn Ponds Estate, Nicol Drive South, Waurn Ponds...

Please mark this date in your calendars and join us for the Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong Christmas Celebrations at Balmoral (Truffleduck) in Fyansford. More details to come.

Featuring a range of experts from composites R&D, manufacturers and buyers. Join us as we explore how industry has overcome challenges in composites manufacturing, the significant advantages of composites use and how composites capabilities will help drive sovereign manufacturing development. Register Here Brought to you by Geelong Manufacturing Council, Advanced...

Please join your fellow AFCG members for a close look at vocational education at The Gordon - the second part of the AFCG tour of The Gordon which began in May at the TAFE East Campus. In this next part, The Gordon's Dr Yasmin Chalmers (Head of Centre Science and...

An exploration into the opportunities and constraints of adding hydrogen into Australia’s energy mix. Hosted by the Deakin School of Engineering, in collaboration with Hycel, this 90-minute interactive online session will aim to inform and engage the audience by providing: An introduction to Hydrogen for energy and mobility, and why...

The AFCG invites members and guests to meet the CEO of Paintback, Karen Gomez, in this special online presentation on the journey to Product Stewardship. Ms Gomez will share how Paintback became Australia’s first industry-backed waste paint collection scheme. About Paintback Paintback is Australia's first industry-backed waste paint collection scheme: diverting...

AFCG Chair and Board of Directors cordially invites all members to Save the Date for this discussion to build collaborative projects and develop innovative solutions to industry challenges. Wednesday, August 25 Waurn Ponds Estate Nicol Drive South, Waurn Ponds Deakin University 10 AM - 1.30 PM Due to renovations at Truffleduck, the event...

Please join a special AFCG Members' Briefing by Dr Adrian Panow, Director Deakin Energy, on the new Hycel Technology Hub at Deakin University's Warrnambool campus and the opportunity for composites in the hydrogen economy. Hycel recently received A$7m from the Federal Government’s Strategic University Reform Fund (SURF) to boost hydrogen...

AFCG Chair and Board of Directors cordially invites all members to Save the Date for this discussion to build collaborative projects and develop innovative solutions to industry challenges. Friday, July 16 Truffleduck, 66 Hyland Street, Fyansford 12 NOON - 3:00 PM Workshop Table Sessions Energy - low emissions applications, automotive, wind Concepts may...

A series of webinars highlighting the opportunities available through Germany's MAI Carbon cluster and Australia's Advanced Fibre Cluster.  In this 6th event, we focus on we will focus on New Frontiers in Materials and Process Technology. Registration details below. Speakers will include: Deakin University's Institute for Frontier Materials - New rapid...

A series of webinars highlighting the opportunities available through Germany's MAI Carbon cluster and Australia's Advanced Fibre Cluster.  In this 5th event, we focus on Innovations and New Opportunities in Composites including technical developments and business model innovation. Registration details below. Speakers will include: FibreTech Solutions; Tristan Cross: Agile supply chains...

Members' Roundtable discussion about the future development and direction of Deakin University’s Manufutures 2: An opportunity for AFCG members to provide input. Introducing Ross Mahon, Director Regional Manufacturing, Deakin Research Innovations, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) who will share the Manufutures 2 Draft Strategy, driving innovative and advanced manufacturing...

Carbon Revolution, a leading Australian carbon fibre automotive component manufacturer, is proactively seeking ways to improve sustainable outcomes in the industry. Carbon Revolution recently sponsored a research project focusing on what would be required to grow a carbon fibre (CF) recycling industry in Australia. A team of Executive MBA students...

Please join your fellow AFCG members for a close look at vocational education at The Gordon - the first part of the AFCG tour of The Gordon, which takes in the East Campus. In this part, The Gordon's Dr Yasmin Chalmers (Head of Centre Science and Technology) and Wayne Ketchen...

The Advanced Fibre Cluster's annual general meeting will take place on March 17 at the YOT Cafe at The Royal Geelong Yacht Club. The meeting is an all-member event and we encourage everyone to attend and contribute to discussions on the direction of the Cluster for the year to come.

Please join your fellow AFCG members for this exclusive tour of the Sykes Racing manufacturing plant in Breakwater, Geelong - kindly hosted by the Sykes team. Sykes Racing is Australia’s largest and leading manufacturer, globally renowned for their composite racing shells for the sport of rowing. Sykes has been a...

A series of webinars highlighting the opportunities available through Germany's MAI Carbon cluster and Australia's Advanced Fibre Cluster. In this 4th event, we focus on recycling of carbon fibre composites Registration details below. In this latest event, Advanced Fibre Cluster member, JUC Surf, will present as part of the annual German Composites...

Carbon fibre is highly valued for its strength, stiffness, and light-weighting quality. But how can we extract more value from such a highly prized product, and how can we help solve some of the environmental challenges? As part of our commitment to product stewardship, the Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong is...

HeIQ Australia CEO, Dr Murray Height, delivers an exclusive presentation to fellow members of the Advanced Fibre Cluster in early 2021. HeiQ is a leader in textile innovation creating some of the most effective, durable, and high-performance textile effects in the market today. Founded in 2005 during a hike in...

We cordially invite you to join your fellow AFCG members - in person - to celebrate the end of what has been an extraordinary year. With a number of restrictions still in place, and in the interests of getting to know one another again, we are delighted to be able...

Following the success of our project brainstorming events late last year, we invite you to join the AFCG Projects Update for 2020.  This event will share progress on current projects and prioritise future Cluster collaborative work. From carbon fibre recycling and building opportunities in the defence sector, to artificial intelligence and...

A series of webinars highlighting the opportunities available through Germany's MAI Carbon cluster and Australia's Advanced Fibre Cluster. In this third event, we focus on new developments in carbon fibre materials - from inception to full-scale production. The registration link below will direct you to the German registration site. After completing...

Please join your fellow AFCG members for a follow-up discussion regarding Australia’s current Free Trade negotiations with the EU and UK. This will be a good opportunity to flag your trade interests along with any concerns you may currently be facing so that officials from the Department of Industry can...

In the absence of our site visit schedule, the Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong is running a new series of online events showcasing the capabilities of our Cluster Members. Site tours support AFCG collaboration opportunities through increased understanding and knowledge sharing among members. We hope you will join us for an...

A series of webinars highlighting the opportunities available through Germany's MAI Carbon cluster and Australia's Advanced Fibre Cluster. In this second event, we focus on showcasing companies. Learn about the latest in German technology and manufacturing innovation - and hear from leading Australian carbon fibre composite makers - at the...

Professor Nils Göran Roos is a Swedish academic, technologist, and businessman recognized as a world expert in innovation management and strategy. Knowledge of how innovation occurs has grown exponentially since Professor Roos delivered his ground-breaking business improvement program in Geelong in 2015. Professor Roos returns to deliver this tailored and...

A series of webinars highlighting the opportunities available through Germany's MAI Carbon cluster and Australia's Advanced Fibre Cluster. In celebration of this collaboration, Austrade together with the two Clusters is hosting a Virtual Expo Series to highlight some of the outstanding businesses, research capabilities and innovations. The events are designed...

On September 16, in the absence of our site visit schedule, the Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong will begin a new series of online events beginning with a closer look at Carbon Nexus. To register for this event please contact Jen Conley: jennifer.conley@advancedfibrecluster.org.au 

Carbon fibre is highly valued for its strength, stiffness and light-weighting quality. But how can we extract more value from such a highly prized product, and how can we help solve some of the environmental challenges? In this second event, we hear from ELG Carbon Fibre; the world's first commercial-scale continuous...

Carbon fibre is highly valued for its strength, stiffness and light-weighting quality. But how can we extract more value from such a highly prized product, and how can we help solve some of the environmental challenges? In this new online knowledge sharing series, we begin by asking innovative start-up company,...

Sykes is a leading manufacturer of world renowned rowing shells. It was in 1966 when Jeff Sykes built his first racing scull that would assist him in winning the Australian Interstate Sculling Championships – the Presidents Cup. That first boat was the beginning for what became Jeff Sykes & Associates...

Carbon Nexus is a purpose-built research facility designed to accommodate the diverse needs of international manufacturing organisations that require the cost-effective resolution of carbon fibre-related projects that are strategic and complex.

Andritz is the new benchmark for innovative fabrics, felts, rolls technology and services. The company's Geelong facility supplies press felts, forming fabrics and dryers for the Asian pulp and paper industry as well as other process industries.

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Now in its 4th year, the Industrial Internet Summit 4.0 will again bring together Australia’s manufacturing community for 3 days of learning and networking. Featuring subject matter experts from Deakin University, CSIRO/Data 61, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Hub and the Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong, among others, the event will explore...