Advanced Manufacturing

To develop and maintain the leadership and scholarship of Western Sydney University (WSU) on Advanced Manufacturing (AM) in NSW, particularly in Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Region, and via proactively working with governments, industry, community and other organisations; and

To contribute to industrial transformation and sustainable development of local manufacturing industry in our regions via developing and adopting new industrial technologies and trends.

Strength

• Advanced Digital Modelling and Simulations
• Advanced Engineering Materials and Structures, e.g., composites/nanocomposites, advanced high strength steels, and light metals
• Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, e.g., Additive Manufacturing
• Advanced Robotics Technologies, Automation and Control
• Design of Mechanical and Mechatronic Product and System, Rapid Prototyping, Manufacturing and Testing
• Advanced Sensor Technologies
• Industry 4.0 (IIoT, AI, VR and AR) and Factory of the Future
• Prefab Structures and Constructions

Selected projects

Development of Smart Machines and Machine Condition Monitoring Systems with Industry 4.0 Features
Chief Investigator: Prof Richard Yang

Funded by L&A Pressure Welding Pty Ltd

$30,000

Development of Nano-modified Minerals for Water Treatment

Chief Investigator: Dr. Mariam Darestani

Funded by Envirowise Pty Ltd

$200,000