Advanced manufacturing

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Adapting new technologies to improve processes and products

Rapid technological evolution and the decline of traditional manufacturing have created new opportunities for growth in Australia. Businesses need to adapt and evolve in response, and make use of advancements like enhanced precision, customisation and automation in manufacturing processes. By implementing an agile, sustainable technology-driven approach, we can produce high-quality products safely and efficiently and create a more robust globally competitive industry.

At Adelaide University, we partner with industry to create cutting-edge solutions that not only meet current manufacturing challenges like climate change, shifting customer needs, quality assurance and resource availability, but also support organisational growth and provide new approaches for tomorrow’s manufacturing industries.

Our multidisciplinary approach connects partners to researchers from a range of fields, including mechanical engineering, environmental science, minerals science, logistics, mining, medical and health science, industrial design, business, project management and chemistry.


What we do and how we partner

Inspiring young talent through project-based PhD opportunities is another way that we work with industry to support thought leadership and address the complex problems of our partners. Our researchers and students work with industry on a variety of projects, including:

  • Production of heliostats for concentrated solar thermal arrays
  • Exploring how to sustainably use nanotechnology in product development
  • Production of freeform optic mirrors via additive manufacturing
  • Building a sovereign space industry for Australia
  • Coatings, and laser cladding for product’s longevity
  • Developing some of the world’s most resilient minerals processing equipment.

With expert researchers and state-of-the-art facilities, we have the capability to work with partners and the community to create and implement initiatives to support the advanced manufacturing sector.

3D printing, additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping

Advanced composites, materials and coatings

Micro and nanofabrication, industrial design and systems engineering

Development of novel drug delivery systems, vaccines and medical devices


Explore our capability and impact in advanced manufacturing

Our ambition is to be world leading and world referenced, achieving recognition for driving positive change through education, research, and collaboration. We measure our success by the societal benefit we deliver; shaping knowledge, improving lives and strengthening communities through what we do and who we partner with. Together, we can create real-world impact.

Our aspirations include:

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Australia's most connected university

Building on our 7,000 strong partnerships with industry and collaborators

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Top in Australia for student employment

Aims to be ranked as the best university nationally for student employment outcomes

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Top 1% of universities worldwide

Aims to be sustainbly ranked in the top 1% of universities globally

Our researchers work closely with industry and communities on projects that provide intelligent and dynamic solutions for manufacturing organisations.

Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments

Positively influencing the world by changing people’s realities.

Centre for Pharmaceutical Innovation

Designing and developing conventional and novel patient-centric pharmaceutical products.

Future Industries Institute

Solution-focused research that is responsive to the needs of industry and the community.

Health and Biomedical Innovation

Exploring how the human body and its environment work together, informing knowledge of the body in both health and disease.

Industrial AI Research Centre

Developing solutions for autonomous and augmented intelligence systems.

South Australian Centre for Economic Studies (SACES)

Research ranging from large-scale data analysis to the translation of evidence into policy and practice.

Additive Manufacturing CRC

Empowering businesses to innovate, enhance competitiveness, and achieve commercial growth through cutting-edge, high-value products, processes and services to advance Australia’s additive manufacturing sector.

Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing

Where future generations of high precision, high sensitivity optical sensors are created.

OptoFab Adelaide

Facilities for researchers, innovators, and industry with tools driving advanced manufacturing capability.

Adelaide University offers bachelor, master, PhD, and executive programs in advanced manufacturing, engineering and project management that align to sector needs, helping partners develop skills, build capability, and grow the workforce.

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Extend your career in an advanced manufacturing-related industry

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Find a research project: explore PhD and industry collaboration opportunities

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