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SUMMARY:Carbon Fibre Futures Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:Date: 8-10 May\, 2023 \nLocation: Waurn Ponds Estate\, Deakin University\, Nicol Dr S\, Waurn Ponds \nThe 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. \nAt this conference you will gain exclusive insights into the future developments of carbon fibre and composite materials from across the globe\, as well as rub shoulders with some of the top global experts in this field. \nOver two days\, attendees will access presentations and networking opportunities followed by a third day of tours of the Geelong Future Economy Precinct at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds Campus. \nThis will include tours of Carbon Nexus and the ARC Research Hub for Future Fibres at the Institute for Frontier Materials\, Manufutures\, Deakin University’s Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Hub\, Carbon Revolution and Quickstep. \nOptional add-on: An exclusive Carbon Fibre Manufacturing Workshop\, where you can gain “hands-on” experience in our research-scale fibre spinning and carbonisation manufacturing lines. Limited places available. \nTo learn more about the conference\, sponsorship or submitting an abstract to present\, click here.
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/carbon-fibre-futures-conference-2023/
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SUMMARY:TSSC-AU: An Inside Look at the Toyota Production System
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nIt evolved from our long manufacturing experience and is grounded in a philosophy of continuous improvement and respect for people.  We work closely with selected organisations through workplace support and training workshops\, and share ideas to help our partners stay competitive and preserve jobs or support more people in need. \nThis session will cover: \n\n“Meet TSSC” – Brief history of TSSC\, origins of the Toyota Production System and overview of key concepts\nVideo presentation of recent TSSC partnerships – example of Not-for-profit and General Industry projects\nTSSC x General Industry case study – step-by-step example of a completed project activity\n\n  \nMORE INFO \nCurious to find out more? Download the program flyer here. \nREGISTRATION \nTo register please contact David Buchanan (david.buchanan@advancedfibrecluster.org.au). \n 
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/tssc-au-an-inside-look-at-the-toyota-production-system/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230306
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SUMMARY:Avalon 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAVALON 2023 will provide Victorian industry with the opportunity to showcase their capabilities to the domestic and international defence industry\, to attract new business contacts\, strengthen working relationships and secure business contracts. It will also provide an opportunity to strengthen existing commercial industry and defence networks. \nAn initiative of the Department of Jobs\, Precincts and Regions (DJPR)\, the Victorian Government Exhibition Pavilion (Pavilion) offers a large\, high profile exhibition space for Victorian industry to showcase their capability to key decision makers. \nThe Pavilion will consist of a reception desk\, 32 exhibitor pods\, 3 meeting rooms\, a hospitality and barista area and storage space. Each exhibitor on the Pavilion will be provided with the following:\nAn individual and customised exhibition station which includes: \n\n32” screen\nmarketing brochure holder\nlockable cupboard underneath the pod bench\nYour company logo on the Pavilion Partner logo board and inclusion in the Pavilion Capabilities Directory\nAccess to all the Victorian Government Pavilion facilities\, including refreshments (barista & cold beverages supplied) and wireless internet\nOpportunities for introductions to key defence contacts and visiting delegations\nAccess to the exclusive Victorian Government Business Chalet\, situated on the flight line at Avalon Airport\nTwo invitations for your company representatives to attend the State Reception at Government House\n\nWith the price of $6\,500 + GST to exhibit on the Pavilion\, this is a great opportunity for a low cost but high-profile presence at one of Australia’s key defence conferences. \nIf you are interested in exhibiting on the Pavilion at AVALON 2023\, please click on the below link to submit your Expression of Interest Form\, ensuring you complete all sections to include all work\, projects and capabilities relevant to land defence domain. \nExpressions of interest close on Wednesday 19 October 2022..  If you have any issues with completing the EOI\, or would like further information\, please contact megan.brogan@global.vic.gov.au prior to the close of the EOI process. Please ensure you submit your completed Expression of Interest form by 4pm Wednesday 19 October 2022. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: The Victorian Government receives on average 75% more EOIs for inclusion on the Victorian Government Pavilion at these Defence Expositions than it has pods available. If you would like to be considered for inclusion\, please ensure you register your interest with the completed form prior to the cut-off date above. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/avalon-2023/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221215T190000
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SUMMARY:Cluster Holiday Celebrations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate: Thursday\, December 15\, 2022\nTime: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm AEDT\nLocation: Austin’s Winery\, 870 Steiglitz Road\, Sutherlands Creek VIC 3331 \nRSVP: Your attendance by return e-mail to david.buchanan@advancedfibrecluster.org.au
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/cluster-holiday-celebrations/
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SUMMARY:Free Standards Australia Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBootcamp is designed for graduates\, young professionals\, and those new to the world of standards. This half-day course provides you with the skills to: \n\nAdd practical standards knowledge to your CV\nDiscover how standards play a role within the advanced fibre industry and your career\nUnderstand the overarching role of Standards Australia\nLearn how standards benefit everyday life\nFind out how standards are created\n\nDate: Thursday\, December 8\, 2022\nTime: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm AEDT\nLocation: Online via Zoom \nSpots are limited to 25* \nRegister your interest here.
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/free-standards-australia-bootcamp/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221027T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221027T113000
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SUMMARY:A conversation with Consulting and Implementation Services (CIS)
DESCRIPTION:Join Davis George\, Senior Consultant at Consulting and Implementation Services (CIS) for a webinar on commercialising higher education research.  \nDavis 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 commercialising research through strategy\, collaboration between industry and research and accessing funds. CIS has helped raise over $1.2 billion in grants and other funding opportunities. \nDavis has extensive experience in grants including CRCs\, CRC-P\, ARCs and AusIndustry and helps support strategic alignment\, conducts the economic impact modelling\, supports the governance and overall project management. He formulated the idea and is leading the Hemp CRC which is due to go in this round of funding. He has also worked on other large bids including One Basin CRC\, SAAFE CRC and RACE CRC. \nDavis and more broadly\, the CIS are now in the position to link innovative IP and SMEs that are needing capital expansion. Davis is working closely with a micro-algae firm that has just secured $3.5m in capital to start and scale their operations. CIS are now in the process of establishing an Incubator and a Venture Capital Fund. \nDate: Thursday\, October 27\nTime: 10:30 am AEST\nLocation: Online \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/consultant-at-consulting-and-implementation-services-cis/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220928T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220928T113000
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SUMMARY:A conversation with Molly Patton - Miscible Co
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThrough the Miscible brand\, Molly leads a dynamic and diverse network filled with world-class creative talent including illustrators\, animators\, designers and developers. \nTogether\, they create media that transform highly complex content into simple\, captivating visuals; designed to tell the right story\, to the right people and see today’s great ideas transformed into tomorrow’s solutions. \nJoin us as Molly reveals how she and her creative network are delivering high-end visual media and systems designed to save businesses time\, generate opportunities and boost ROI. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/a-conversation-with-molly-patton-miscible-co/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220929
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SUMMARY:High performance fibres technology seminar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHigh performance fibres can offer high strength\, high modulus\, thermal stability at high temperature and/or chemical and solvent resisting mechanical properties. High performance fibres can also be intelligent\, smart and connective and possess anti-fungal\, anti-microbial and hyper allergenic properties. \nThe seminar will cover a wide range of high performance fibres including glass and carbon fibres\, ceramics\, PE (Dyneema) and Aramid as well as PET\, PA and PCE for technical applications and natural fibres including hemp. \nThe seminar includes the following additional speakers: \n\nDr. Christopher Hurren: Motorcycle Clothing for Protection and for Everyday Use\nA/Prof. Alessandra Sutti: Textile Treatments for Apparel and Beyond\nDr. Maryam Naebe: Sustainable Fibre-based Materials: Production and Applications\nDarren O’Loughlin\, Business Development for Colan Australia: A quantitative evaluation of Polyacrylate fibres (PCAs).\n\nDate: Wednesday\, September 28\nTime: 10:00 am AEST to 4:30 pm\nLocation: Deakin University\, 75 Pigdons Road\, Waurn Ponds\, NA Building\, Room NA 1.418 Seminar Room 1B
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/high-performance-fibres-technology-seminar/
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220818T113000
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SUMMARY:A conversation with SAGE Automation
DESCRIPTION:Join us in conversation with Gareth William\, the principal at Nukon. \nNukon 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. \nGareth has delivered digital transformation strategy\, consulting\, and projects and managed a portfolio of projects across manufacturing and infrastructure companies across Australia and NZ. \nGareth brings a wealth of knowledge in digital transformation across manufacturing and utilities specialising in industry 4.0 solutions\, having conceptualised\, built and delivered solutions from proof of concepts through to production-ready solutions. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/a-conversation-with-sage-automations/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220809T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
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SUMMARY:Australian Standards Site Visit
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nAustralian standards will present to members advising how you can become more involved in the process of standards development. In addition\, they will also present their next-generation program for younger members of the AFCG to learn about all aspects of Australian standard document development.\n\nOur presenter for the day will be Monique English.\n\nLocation: NA Building\, Deakin University\, Waurn Ponds\nTime: 11 am for 12 midday presentation\n\nFor more information please contact David Buchanan.
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/australian-standards-site-visit/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220729T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220729T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
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SUMMARY:Meeting of the Minds – July 2022
DESCRIPTION: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. \nKeep an eye out for upcoming meeting dates via our emails\, LinkedIn and the events page on the AFCG website. \nDue to the bad weather\, we had a limited turnout in May. In order to increase numbers\, we will move the event ON-LINE this month to Friday\, July 29th at 10:30 am. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/meeting-of-the-minds-july-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20220617T002407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T002407Z
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SUMMARY:A conversation with KPMG
DESCRIPTION:Join us in conversation with KPMG’s Director for Accelerating Business Growth – Government Incentives Daniel Martinez. \nA 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\, implementation of systems for the capture of both expenditure and activities\, assistance with AusIndustry and ATO reviews and overall management of Government incentive engagements. \nDaniel brings substantial knowledge of Government Incentives\, having worked with companies of all sizes\, from start-ups to large multinationals\, from a wide range of industry sectors. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/a-conversation-with-kpmg/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220624T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220624T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20220616T235049Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting of the Minds - June 2022
DESCRIPTION: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. \nKeep an eye out for upcoming meeting dates via our emails\, LinkedIn and the events page on the AFCG website. \nDue to the bad weather\, we had a limited turnout in May. In order to increase numbers\, we will move the event ON-LINE this month to Friday\, June 24th at 10 am. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/meeting-of-the-minds-june-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20220504T032320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T074435Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting of the Minds - May 2022
DESCRIPTION: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. \nKeep an eye out for upcoming meeting dates via our emails\, LinkedIn and the events page on the AFCG website.
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/meeting-of-the-minds/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220518T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220518T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20220510T225954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T233920Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Carbon Conversions USA
DESCRIPTION: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. \nKeith is responsible for setting the strategic business development\, sales\, and technology vision for the company.  He is committed to creating a circular economy for recycling carbon fibre composites while identifying key markets and applications to promote the growth of the business. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/a-conversation-with-carbon-conversions-usa/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220208
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20211124T043348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T041109Z
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SUMMARY:Member Lunch and Project Discussions - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEvent Details:\nTBA\nWaurn Ponds Estate\,\nNicol Drive South\, Waurn Ponds\nDeakin University \nFree for Members \nPlease RSVP to Jen Conley with your preference for Table Session topics. \nThese may include – but are not limited to – the following: \n\nEnergy – low emissions applications\, automotive\, wind\nConstruction opportunities and fibre recycling applications\nAerospace / Defence and sovereign capability\nProcess technologies – automation\, artificial intelligence
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/member-lunch-and-project-discussions-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211202T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20210929T040117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T040117Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong Christmas Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please mark this date in your calendars and join us for the Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong Christmas Celebrations at Balmoral (Truffleduck) in Fyansford. \nMore details to come.
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/advanced-fibre-cluster-geelong-christmas-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211105T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20210927T070526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T051812Z
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SUMMARY:Sovereign Capability Development Series: The Composites Advantage
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nRegister Here\n\nBrought to you by Geelong Manufacturing Council\, Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong & DMTC Ltd.
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/sovereign-capability-series-the-composites-advantage/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210909T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210909T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20210331T065509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T031422Z
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SUMMARY:Site Tour of The Gordon: Part 2
DESCRIPTION: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 Technology) and Justin Potter (Industry and Pathways Coordinator) will take members of the AFCG through an exploration of 21st Century skills development at Geelong’s state of the art technology hub\, Geelong Tech School. The Gordon is Victoria’s largest regional stand-alone TAFE and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 125 years. \nTo RSVP to this event please contact Jennifer Conley: jennifer.conley@advancedfibrecluster.org.au
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/site-tour-of-the-gordon-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210827T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210827T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
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SUMMARY:Hydrogen in Industry: The Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:An exploration into the opportunities and constraints of adding hydrogen into Australia’s energy mix. \nHosted 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: \n\nAn introduction to Hydrogen for energy and mobility\, and why it is now being taken seriously as part of Australia’sfuture economic strategy\nReal-world examples presented by guests from Viva Energy and HyzonMotors to understand the thinking and technology informing future investment\nAn opportunity for everyone to engage in a panel discussion and ask questions important to their area of practice\n\nThe session will open at 10 am\, followed by three short presentations\, concluding with a 25 minute Q&A session. \n  \nOur guests for this session include: \nAdam Fletcher – Program Manager\,Hycel\, Deakin Energy \nSandra Lau – Director\, AustralianHydrogen Council\, & Alternative FuelsManager\, Viva Energy \nSimon Coburn – Head of Special Projects\, Hyzon Motors Australia \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/hydrogen-in-industry-the-opportunities-and-challenges/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210825T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210825T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20210727T114017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T030124Z
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SUMMARY:Member Lunch and Project Discussions
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nWednesday\, August 25\nWaurn Ponds Estate\nNicol Drive South\, Waurn Ponds\nDeakin University \n10 AM – 1.30 PM \nDue to renovations at Truffleduck\, the event has been moved to Waurn Ponds Estate. \nWorkshop Table Sessions \nEnergy – low emissions applications\, automotive\, wind \nConcepts may include: \n–   Hydrogen Fuel cells – material of choice. Thermal conductivity is important. \n–   Battery housings for aerospace/aviation – materials\, components & designs/configurations of the pack / optimum design to contain thermal runaway \nConstruction opportunities and recycling applications \nConcepts may include: \n–   Lightweighting materials e.g. bricks\, cement \n–   Basalt fibre geopolymer rebars \n–   Carpet tile recycling research – removing bitumen from carpet tiles. Freezing? Heating? \n–   Re-manufacturer of polymer industrial waste for insulation applications \nAerospace / Defence and sovereign capability \nConcepts may include: \n–   Lightweight fuel cells for aviation/aerospace \n– High-temperature composites\, hypersonic applications\, fire retardant resin systems \nProcess technologies – automation\, artificial intelligence \nConcepts may include: \n–  Non-destructive testing advances \n–  Graphene – Pressure mapping? Resin enhancements for process and product solutions? \nPlease RSVP with your preference for Table Session topics by Thursday\, August 6.
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/member-lunch-and-project-discussions/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210825T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210825T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20210817T022425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T022425Z
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SUMMARY:Shaping Solutions: The Journey to Successful Product Stewardship
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout Paintback\nPaintback is Australia’s first industry-backed waste paint collection scheme: diverting households’ and trade painters’ unwanted paint from landfills to environmentally beneficial uses. Since Launching in May 2016\, Paintback has collected and treated over 20 million kg of unwanted paint and paint packaging\, diverting it from landfill and waterways. \nContact Jennifer Conley for further information about this event.
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/shaping-solutions-the-journey-to-successful-product-stewardship/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210726T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20210722T034931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T034931Z
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SUMMARY:Members' Lockdown Briefing: Composites in the New Hydrogen Economy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHycel recently received A$7m from the Federal Government’s Strategic University Reform Fund (SURF) to boost hydrogen expertise in south-west Victoria. \nDr Panow has a distinguished background in private and public sector leadership roles in energy\, resources\, water and agri-food. As the Director\, Deakin Energy\, Adrian consolidates Deakin University’s value proposition in microgrid development\, hydrogen\, energy generation\, distribution\, storage\, energy demand management and the corresponding economic policy and regulatory frameworks that impact on those systems. His responsibilities include delivery of the 7.25MW solar and storage microgrid on the Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus to address research\, energy cost and sustainability objectives as well as the Hycel initiative to develop technologies in hydrogen usage. \nFor further information\, contact Jennifer Conley (jennifer.conley@advancedfibrecluster.org.au)
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/members-lockdown-briefing-composites-in-the-new-hydrogen-economy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210716T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20210629T053857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T015332Z
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SUMMARY:Member Lunch and Project Discussions
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nFriday\, July 16\nTruffleduck\, 66 Hyland Street\, Fyansford\n12 NOON – 3:00 PM \nWorkshop Table Sessions \nEnergy – low emissions applications\, automotive\, wind \nConcepts may include: \n–   Hydrogen Fuel cells – material of choice. Thermal conductivity is important. \n–   Battery housings for aerospace/aviation – materials\, components & designs/configurations of the pack / optimum design to contain thermal runaway \nConstruction opportunities and recycling applications \nConcepts may include: \n–   Lightweighting materials e.g. bricks\, cement \n–   Basalt fibre geopolymer rebars \n–   Carpet tile recycling research – removing bitumen from carpet tiles. Freezing? Heating? \n–   Re-manufacturer of polymer industrial waste for insulation applications \nAerospace / Defence and sovereign capability \nConcepts may include: \n–   Lightweight fuel cells for aviation/aerospace \n– High-temperature composites\, hypersonic applications\, fire retardant resin systems \nProcess technologies – automation\, artificial intelligence \nConcepts may include: \n–  Non-destructive testing advances \n–  Graphene – Pressure mapping? Resin enhancements for process and product solutions?
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/1525/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210715T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210715T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20210519T225925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T020332Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Expo with Germany: 2020-21 Event #06
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpeakers will include: \nDeakin University’s Institute for Frontier Materials – New rapid cure fire retardant resins for RTM; Professor Russell Varley\, \nCarbon Revolution –  pushing new frontiers in high volume production of carbon fibre composite wheels; Rod Macaulay\, R&D Program Manager \nMAI Carbon – Introduction German Speakers; Tjark von Reden \nTechnical University of Munich – Methods for measuring the Tack of prepreg tapes; Benno Böckl \nCevotec – Cost reduction of multi-material composites with Fiber Patch Placement;  Arne Muncke \nRegsiter Here\nFor further information\, contact Jennifer Conley: jennifer.conley@advancedfibrecluster.org.au 
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/virtual-expo-with-germany-2020-21-event-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210617T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210617T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20210519T225459Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Expo with Germany: 2020-21 Event #05
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpeakers will include: \nFibreTech Solutions; Tristan Cross: Agile supply chains in composite manufacturing \nUniversity of Southern Queensland; Mohammad Alhawamdeh: Advances in pultrusion:  modelling and optimisation \nFraunhofer IGCV; Maximilian Rieger: New approaches in pultrusion @Fraunhofer IGCV \nKraussMaffei; Aleksandar Georgiev: Next generation composite rebar \nThe registration link below will direct you to the German registration site. After completing the required fields (those with an asterisk) please click on “Send Invoice” and you will receive email instructions from our collaboration partners. Participation is FREE.  For any difficulties with registration\, please contact Stefan Steinacker: stefan.steinacker@composites-united.com \nFor further information\, contact Jennifer Conley: jennifer.conley@advancedfibrecluster.org.au \n 
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/virtual-expo-with-germany-2020-21-event-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210608T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210608T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20210510T065853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T070022Z
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SUMMARY:Members' Roundtable: ManuFutures 2
DESCRIPTION:Members’ Roundtable discussion about the future development and direction of Deakin University’s Manufutures 2: An opportunity for AFCG members to provide input.\n\nIntroducing 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 for the region.\n\nContact jennifer.conley@advancedfibrecluster.org.au for further information about this event.
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/members-roundtable-manufutures-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210512T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210512T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20210428T055311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T025421Z
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SUMMARY:Shaping Solutions: Carbon Revolution Leading the Way Towards Local CF Recycling
DESCRIPTION: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. \nA team of Executive MBA students from Monash University engaged broadly across Government\, Research Institutions and Local and International carbon fibre manufacturers and recyclers to understand the challenge\, and develop a suggested roadmap for CF recycling. \nJoin this exclusive AFCG-hosted discussion to understand more about Carbon Revolution’s current environmental strategic focus\, how the company is working to help address sector-wide challenges\, and the key findings of the EMBA research team. \nThis is the fourth event in our ongoing Shaping Solutions series to promote a broader discussion about the role we can all play in driving towards a sustainable advanced fibre industry. \n  \nRegister Here \n  \nAbout Carbon Revolution. \nCarbon Revolution is an Australian company\, which has successfully innovated\, commercialised and industrialised the supply of Carbon Fibre wheels to the global automotive industry. The founders of the company have progressed from single prototypes to designing and manufacturing the highest performing wheels for some of the fastest cars and most prestigious brands in the world. As a global leader in light weight wheel technology\, Carbon Revolution continues to innovate and improve the performance of its automotive technology and diversify by applying its technology to aerospace and industrial applications. \n  \nAbout the Speakers: \nDavid Eckermann \nDavid is the Plant Logistics and Environmental Manager for Carbon Revolution\, responsible for all ISO14001 certification and compliance. Leading the scrap fibre project within Carbon Revolution. Currently conducting a global search for recyclers that can assist with this problem.  \nLauren Davis \nLauren is a current GEMBA candidate at Monash University. Lauren is the regional lead for Innovation for a multinational Engineering and Advisory company and brings expertise in innovation processes and stakeholder alignment. Lauren is based in Melbourne. \nEwan Dowie \nEwan is a current GEMBA candidate at Monash University. Ewan is the head of production for a major pharmaceutical organisation and brings expertise in manufacturing process efficiency. Ewan is based in Melbourne
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/1314/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210506T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210506T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20210331T065249Z
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SUMMARY:Site Tour of The Gordon: Part 1
DESCRIPTION: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 (Head of Centre Design and Construction) will take members of the AFCG through program areas (i.e. Engineering\, Electro technology) that align to some of the skill needs for our industry.  The Gordon is Victoria’s largest regional stand-alone TAFE and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 125 years. \nTo RSVP to this event please contact Jennifer Conley: jennifer.conley@advancedfibrecluster.org.au
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/site-tour-of-the-gordon-part-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210317T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210317T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124617
CREATED:20210212T012846Z
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SUMMARY:Cluster Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.advancedfibrecluster.org.au/event/cluster-annual-general-meeting/
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