Allin Towbars - Exploring Cobot welding integration
 

In partnership with Flinders University’s Factory of the Future, Allin Towbars explored cobot welding to supplement its workforce and boost throughput.
 

MyModular - Inclusive innovation in advanced manufacturing

In collaboration with BAE Systems and Flinders University’s Factory of the Future, MyModular designed and trialled a cable processing work cell capable of loading, measuring, cutting, and packing cables.

Solaflo - Supporting scalable production

Factory of the Future partnered with Solaflo to develop a scalable manufacturing approach for its award-winning Intelligent Zero Emissions Pump, supporting the growth of energy-efficient technologies for a lower-carbon future.

Liquid Integrity Systems - Advancing Environmental Monitoring

This Factory of the Future project will develop an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) design that can autonomously map the environment and provide precise GPS mapping of leak location, making it highly effective for environmental protection and operational efficiency. 

Fusetec - Next-Gen Surgical Models with Realistic Imaging Capabilities

Flinders University are collaborating with Fusetec to further improve the ultrasound imaging fidelity of Fusetec’s world-leading surgical training models, ensuring ultrasound scans more closely replicate those obtained from real patients in clinical practice.

Neumann Space - Inspection and Quality Optimisation Using AI and Machine Learning

Neumann Space is an innovative precision design and manufacturing company in the unforgiving and demanding business of producing high performance satellite technology.
 

Dust Forge - Next-Gen Orthotics: Faster, Cleaner, Smarter Production

In collaboration with DustForge 3D, Flinders University researchers are working to accelerate the clinical readiness of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D-printed ankle–foot orthoses (AFOs). 

Colbotic Automation - Laser Welding System for Light Metal Fabrication

Colbotic Automation is expanding its offering in precision welding by developing ColWeld Laser, a next-generation collaborative robot (cobot) laser welding system tailored for light metal fabrication.

Sentek – Smart Manufacturing Meets Smart Farming

This body of work focuses on designing and demonstrating a cobot work cell concepts, making recommendations for cobot adoption strategy, to improve the efficiency and scalability of soil probe production.

evoSonic - Bio-Inspired Sensor for Defect Detection in Pipes
 

We are teaming with evoSonic to prevent catastrophic failures in industrial pipes. The non-destructive assessment of this infrastructure is complex, costly and must often wait until defects are substantial until they can be correctly detected.

Safe Steps – Enabling safer, more accessible in-home care

A collaborative Flinders-led project is developing a step-climbing shower commode to help older Australians safely navigate bathroom obstacles without costly modifications.
 
 

Perfect Squeeze – Improving precision in life-saving ventilation

A Flinders–industry collaboration is developing a real-time guidance system to help first responders deliver precise ventilation during resuscitation. Perfect Squeeze reduces guesswork, improving outcomes when every breath matters.

Pulse Tile – Accelerating lifesaving decisions in cardiac arrest

A Flinders–industry collaboration is developing a compact pulse-detection device to help responders quickly identify cardiac arrest and act with confidence. Pulse Tile reduces uncertainty, enabling faster CPR decisions and improving outcomes when every second counts. 

Developing Future-Ready Defence Manufacturing Workforces

Through a series of workforce-focused research projects, Factory of the Future explored how technology, people and organisational systems can work together to support high-performance manufacturing environments.
 

Strengthening Sovereign Defence Supply Chains

Factory of the Future undertook a comprehensive industry engagement project to better understand the experiences, aspirations and challenges facing SME manufacturers operating within the defence ecosystem.

Building Australia's Digital Shipyard

Factory of the Future partnered with BAE Systems Maritime Australia to explore how emerging Industry 4.0 technologies could support the development of a digitally enabled shipbuilding workforce.
 

Amber Kinetics - Improving production efficiency

Amber Kinetics partnered with Flinders Factory of the Future to optimise the design and layout of its South Australian manufacturing facility, using digital simulation to support the scale-up of its flywheel energy storage technology.