Specific Capabilities
- Leading innovator of advanced composites technology, manufacturing processes and composites manufacturing solutions
- Largest independent, aerospace-grade, advanced composites manufacturer in Australia, international presence in US and Europe
- Providing advanced composites manufacturing solutions for aerospace and defence and other advanced industry sectors
- Manufacturing of composite components and complex assemblies, with a key focus on aircraft control surfaces and closure systems
- Experienced leadership team, with a highly skilled and capable engineering and manufacturing workforce
- Long-term business already secured and underway with global customers, additional production capacity available for new programs
Sectors
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Aerospace
- Transport
Discriminators
- Advanced composites, including both ‘Build to Print’ and ‘Build to Specification’ advanced manufacturing solutions
- Over A$35 million installed advanced manufacturing base in place in Australia, with facilities in Bankstown, NSW and Waurn Ponds, Victoria. Equipment includes: o CNC ply-cutting and laser-guided lay-up o Autoclave and Out-of-Autoclave curing o Range of NDT testing equipment o PMM cells and robotic trimming o Robotic/Automated drilling and riveting o Complex assembly and painting o Laboratory testing of materials/components
- Innovative advanced composites technology provider
- Strong process and manufacturing capabilities and skills
- Patented process technologies and advanced manufacturing solutions
- Strong value proposition for customers: quality, delivery, rate, cost
- Willingness to form partnerships with customers and suppliers
Key Partners
- Deakin University – Strategic Research Partner
- CSIRO – Research Partner
- Swinburne University of Technology - Research Partner
- University of New South Wales – Research Partner
- Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC)
- Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong (AFCG)
Quality Approval & Awards
- Patents for Qure and AeroQure
- ISO 9001:2015 + AS9100D certification
- ISO 14001 certification
- NADCAP – Composite and NDT Special Processes Approvals
- Approved Supplier with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, Boeing Defense and Airbus Australia.
- Commitment to LEAN principles and practices
Key Customers
- U.S. Department of Defense – JSF program
- Lockheed Martin - C-130J/LM-100J
- Northrop Grumman – JSF program
- BAE Systems/Marand – JSF vertical tail parts
- Boeing Defense - F15 & F-18 parts
- General Atomics – Team Reaper Australia Project
- Chemring Australia – JSF counter-measure flare housings