Manufacturing Futures Research Institute
Integrating advanced manufacturing in the global value chain.
Strategically positioned at the intersection of design, business, engineering and information systems, the Manufacturing Futures Research Institute uses advanced manufacturing integration in the global value chain to capture the benefits of Industry 4.0, securing Australia’s industrial future.
We act as a conduit between research and industry to deliver complex solutions and bring world-leading expertise in advanced materials, industrial automation and robotics, advanced manufacturing, design and data science to:
develop high-value bespoke manufactured products
develop new materials and processes for smart products
increase the agility and productivity of Australia’s manufacturing base
integrate Australia’s know-how with the global value chain.
What is Industry 4.0?
We’re currently experiencing the fourth Industrial Revolution. This is an emerging era of connectivity and interaction among parts, machines and humans that, in the industry sector, has the potential to create enormous production, efficiency dividends and improvements in quality of life and environmental outcomes.
Industry 4.0 will facilitate agile manufacturing through cyber-physical smart factories, where machines communicate and cooperate with each other and with humans in real-time, enabling companies to connect with customers and supply chains globally.
Our people
-
Stronger synthetic fiber
Read a Perspective piece by Professor Bronwyn Fox on new manufacturing processes to make stronger synthetic fiber. Published in Science, vol. 366, issue 6471, 13 December 2019.
Work with us
We have a talented team of researchers across a variety of disciplines who can work with you to solve complex problems on any scale.
Reach out to us
If you have a complex problem that you need help solving, contact the Manufacturing Futures Research Institute to discuss how we can be involved. Call us on +61 3 9214 5177 or email mfi@swinburne.edu.au.
Register your interest
Through our research we uncover innovative ideas and solutions that improve industry processes, safety, quality and competitiveness. We host workshops on these topics to open up collaboration and engage partners. To register your interest in attending, call us on +61 3 9214 5177 or email mfi@swinburne.edu.au.
-
Our highlights
Read about the events we’ve been part of, significant partnerships and important outcomes from our institute.
Our latest news
-
- Science
Why the hype about graphene?
Graphene is one of the most innovative materials to be developed and utilised this century and researchers at Swinburne are heavily involved in this innovation.
Wednesday 14 October 2020 -
- University
Siemens Australia CEO Jeff Connolly named adjunct professor of Swinburne
Mr Jeff Connolly has been appointed in recognition of his contributions to the university and Industry 4.0 in Australia.Monday 01 April 2019 -
- Technology
Global Innovation Linkage success for Swinburne and partners
Swinburne awarded $1 million funding towards $3.5 million project focused on Industry 4.0 manufacturing.Friday 12 April 2019 -
- Engineering
Swinburne’s Factory of the Future receives sleek, new robot to detect carbon fibre defects
Swinburne’s Factory of the Future has received a unique carbon fibre inspection system, Drapewatch, that better detects deformities during production.Monday 18 November 2019 -
- Technology
Technologies and tools for a manufacturing transformation: how to approach Industry 4.0
Dr Nico Adams writes about some business model possibilities and the questions a manufacturing company should ask before "getting into" Industry 4.0.Read more (Technologies and tools for a manufacturing transformation: how to approach Industry 4.0 )Friday 26 June 2020
Find more news articles about the Manufacturing Futures Research Institute.
Discover our other research institutes
Subscribe to our mailing list
By signing up, you consent to MailChimp collecting your data, which is treated in accordance with Swinburne's Privacy Statement. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Contact the Manufacturing Futures Research Institute
If your organisation would like to collaborate with us to solve a complex problem, or you simply want to contact our team, get in touch by calling +61 3 9214 5177 or emailing mfi@swinburne.edu.au.