Smart Products Engineering
The Smart Products Engineering is a core program at the Centre for Design Innovation and develops new product innovations in some of the fastest-growing market areas in the world.
Led by Professor Franz Konstantin ‘Tino’ Fuss, the Smart Products Engineering program develops new product innovations in fast-growing market areas such as smart devices, wearable technology and IoT (Internet of things).
In this program, projects encompass expertise in mechanical, electronics, materials, product design and computer engineering as well as industrial design, combined with specialist expertise in sensor technology and testing, data transfer and signal processing, discovery of performance parameters and data analytics, new product development, and lateral product innovation.
Our projects aim to:
develop innovative sensor technologies
discover new methods for data analytics
engineer and design commercially viable products.
Each project is backed by rigorous research and executed by experienced engineers and designers, with the goal of maximising sensor accuracy while advancing data analytics by keeping products affordable.
Program team
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Feature projects
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Smart Insole
Development of a smart insole to detect and prevent diabetic foot ulcers.
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Smart Cricket Ball
A smart ball measuring complex performance parameters to profile bowlers.
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LimeLite Australia
Revolutionising the lighting industry through innovative 3D printed products.
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Piezoresistive Sensor Technologies
Study of the accuracy, manufacturing, costs, testing methods, calibration and application of piezoresistive sensors.
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Atlite Skylights
Development of an Australian-first skylight to battle Australia’s harshest conditions.
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Wheelchair of the Future
Developing the foundations for a smart wheelchair – the first product of its kind.
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Timberfy
Designing luxury dog beds with smart features for the growing pet product sector.
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We always welcome new partners. If you are interested in transforming ideas into commercially competitive outcomes, need the support of our research or have any other queries, contact us on +61 3 9214 6072 or email cdiadmin@swinburne.edu.au.