Geelong Technology Precinct
Deakin University
Advanced materials research consists of four well-developed platforms of expertise, including advanced manufacturing and performance of materials, materials manufacturing, intelligent systems and advanced fibres, textiles and polymers. Researchers in this area work in collaboration with industry to develop new materials, material technologies and material processing techniques suitable for the textiles, metals and automotive manufacturing industries.
VCAMM focuses on delivering commercial outcomes to the automotive, aerospace and high-performance materials sectors. Specific materials include steel, light metals and composite materials.
The textiles and fibres research group works with natural and synthetic fibres. It covers a wide range of fields such as chemistry, fibre metrology, dyeing, polymers, extrusion, processing, and conductive polymers. Research is conducted in areas such as the application of nano-materials and conducting fibrous materials. This group works in collaboration with partners such as Australian Wool Innovations.
The centre is a teaching and research winery, which addresses critical questions for premium wine production in cool climates. The research focus is on canopy management, clonal selection and integrated disease control. Its aim is to develop new markets and production techniques for the industry. A 10-hectare vineyard with mixed plantings was established at the site in 2001.
AGT is a leading Australian ASX listed biotechnology company, which focuses on gene discovery and validation. It incorporates the commercialisation of in-house intellectual property together with a fee-for-service technology platform. The company serves biotechnology and pharmaceutical partners in the validation of genes and proteins as therapeutic leads.
Water resource management focuses on environmental engineering, combining expertise in industrial systems, environmental technologies, catchment and ecosystem management.
MABEL is the world's first mobile facility
to offer integrated on-site measurements of power, sound, light and comfort
for buildings. This innovative project aims to improve building design and energy
efficiency for the purpose of achieving environmental and economic savings.
The IFC supports training and education in the fibre and textile industries. It is a collaborative partner in Deakin's advanced fibre research.
CAST is a research initiative developed in collaboration with the Ford Motor Company. Its focus is on light metals with the objective of decreasing vehicle weights to reduce fuel consumption and lower exhaust emissions.
