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Carbon Revolution’s winning IPO is just the beginning
It is already the world’s leading manufacturer of one-piece carbon fibre composite wheels, and now a new core of major investors are heartily backing Geelong-based Carbon Revolution’s ambitious vision of a segment-dominating future. Boasting production supply deals with Ferrari, Ford, Renault and two other yet to be named manufacturers, and...
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Cluster members treated to DST insights
Image: (L-R) Lead engineers of Cluster member companies with Dr Stephen Cimpoeru, Distinguished Professor Adrian Mouritz (left and second left) and Mr Murray Stimson, DST Group Aerospace Division (far right) Advanced Fibre Cluster member lead engineers were given the inside scoop last month when Professor Adrian Mouritz delivered a DST Black Box Lecture in...
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Vertical flights to go up Down Under
Image: Wisk’s Cora eVTOL test aircraft. Source: Kitty Hawk New Zealand has been chosen as the starting site for commercial flights on “Cora,” an all-electric, self-flying, 2 person eVTOL aircraft that takes off like a helicopter and flies like a plane. Californian firm Wisk, a new company established in 2019 as a...
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WIMN 2020 career mentoring program invites applicants
The Geelong Manufacturing Council (GMC) has opened enrolments for its Women in Manufacturing Network (WIMN) career mentoring program, now in its third year, until the end of January. The 10-month long program aims to help more women to participate in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, and rise up to leadership...
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Cluster project makes global news
An engineering research project that emerged from the Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong has made global headlines. The magazine, The Economist, has published the project in its latest Science and Technology issue, describing the novel approach adopted by Cluster members, Austeng, Deakin University and the City of Greater Geelong. Featuring in the...
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Partington cycle wheels released for export
Innovative Geelong manufacturer, Partington Advanced Engineering, will this week begin exporting its high-performance carbon fibre cycling wheels. Speaking during a visit to Deakin University’s Manufutures hub last week by cycling legend, Cadel Evans, company founder, Jon Partington, said the first offerings are ready for export. The Partington 39R and 44R...
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State MP Christine Couzens visits Cluster
State MP for Geelong, Ms Christine Couzens, was welcomed to the Advanced Fibre Cluster in October as part of the group’s new knowledge sharing and site visits program. Members of the Cluster toured the Waurn Ponds R&D facility of Quickstep, Australian Aerospace Business of the Year for 2019. Previous business...
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Carbon Revolution accelerating to public listing
Carbon Revolution, the world-leading Australian manufacturer of one-piece carbon fibre composite wheels, officially released its Prospectus last week ahead of its public listing on November 29. Recent months have seen a string of announcements from the fast-expanding company, including a strategic supply agreement, a contract with a global SUV manufacturer,...
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Quickstep awarded more work in the F-35 program
Advanced carbon fibre composite manufacturer, Quickstep Holdings, has been selected for more work in the global F-35 program following a recent visit to the US by Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price. Quickstep has been awarded 10 new composite parts in support of the Joint Strike Fighter Program. Minister for...
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Latest Opportunities
Graphene Smart Cities conference 19 November 2019 Global leaders in advanced materials are set to converge on Melbourne for the Australian Graphene Industry Association Smart Cities 2019 national conference on November 19th. Advanced Fibre Cluster members and friends have access to a VIP discount. For a detailed conference agenda, visit...