Industrial transformation

Line Zero Factory of the Future

The Factory of the Future will deliver a world-class, reconfigurable advanced manufacturing test bed, training and industry growth facility – the first of its kind in Australia.

Aside from the thousands of jobs created, about 250 companies will be involved in the facility, benefiting from collaborations with research expertise and opportunities to integrate into domestic and international value chains.

Accelerating the uptake and diffusion of innovative manufacturing technologies in Australian shipbuilding and supply chain: The Human Factors

Defence products generally do not have quantities that typically warrant automation for cost reduction alone. Therefore, the problem the project seeks to address is how to apply digital and automation technologies into very complex, high value manufactured products within BAE Systems Maritime Australia.

The research will focus on the integration of human factors and advanced manufacturing technologies. This includes the cultural interaction with technology and the physical connection between humans and machines. 

Researchers:

• Dr Valerie O’Keeffe
• Dr Sara Howard
• Dr Arvind Rajagopalan
• Ryan Jang
• Kosta Manning

Work 4 Youth: Cobot colleagues, health and safety of workplace automation for a new generation

This project focuses on the work and safety implications for young people transitioning into a work environment increasingly defined by automation. An online survey will be conducted with TAFE SA students exploring the relationship between age, technology, safety and job satisfaction in those transitioning to the workforce.

Researchers:

• Dr Sara Howard
• Dr Ann-Louise Hordacre