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 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,...
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...
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
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...