Hydrogen in Industry: The Opportunities and Challenges

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...

Site Tour of The Gordon: Part 2

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...

Sovereign Capability Development Series: The Composites Advantage

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...

Member Lunch and Project Discussions – POSTPONED

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...

A Conversation with Carbon Conversions USA

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...

Meeting of the Minds – May 2022

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...

Meeting of the Minds – June 2022

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....

A conversation with KPMG

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,...

Meeting of the Minds – July 2022

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...

Australian Standards Site Visit

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...

A conversation with SAGE Automation

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...

High performance fibres technology seminar

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...

A conversation with Molly Patton – Miscible Co

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...

A conversation with Consulting and Implementation Services (CIS)

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...

Free Standards Australia Bootcamp

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...

Cluster Holiday Celebrations

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...

Avalon 2023

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...

TSSC-AU: An Inside Look at the Toyota Production System

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...

Carbon Fibre Futures Conference 2023

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...

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