This presentation examines the transition of ACS-A from an engineering-led organisation to a manufacturing enterprise delivering advanced composite structures and assemblies. Operating under ISO 9001, the company has established in-house capability for high-variation, low-volume production, supported by rapid tooling, advanced assembly processes and precision manufacturing systems.
Laser shearography can rapidly identify defects including delamination, disbonds, impact damage, voids and manufacturing inconsistencies without damaging the component. Neil Young of CarbonTest will deliver a practical presentation on Laser Shearography, an advanced full-field NDT technique for inspecting composite materials and bonded structures.
The session will discuss fluoropolymers, polyurethanes and epoxy technologies used to protect substrates against UV exposure, moisture, pollution, chemical attack and thermal cycling, while maintaining colour stability and surface performance. Ben will also outline the integration of coating chemistry, composite materials, engineering and architectural design in the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects.
This presentation examines the revision of Australia’s workplace exposure limits for styrene to 20 ppm (8-hour TWA) and 40 ppm (15-minute STEL), effective 1 December 2026. While the regulatory framework remains unchanged, the lower thresholds increase scrutiny and reduce the margin for compliance.
This session will examine how AI is deployed within structured environments, where governance, process and accountability determine use. It will outline frameworks for implementation, moving beyond opportunistic adoption to disciplined, organisation-wide integration.
Duncan Cameron is an Innovation and Strategy Leader at Capgemini Invent, working across government and industry to deploy and integrate emerging technologies, including AI, within complex operational environments. With a legal background, his work focuses on translating strategy into operational
This panel will examine the role of VET as a foundation for engineering and advanced manufacturing capability, and how more effective pathways can support movement between vocational and university education. Discussion will address the concept of ‘seamless navigation’, workforce mobility, and the alignment of education and training with industry requirements.
In this session, Managing Director Mark Nothnagel will outline how the company has accelerated its diversification strategy, including the acquisition of Quickstep’s former Deakin facility and specialised equipment. Mark will discuss how Sykes is leveraging more than six decades of accumulated composites manufacturing expertise, engineering capability and process know-how to enter new markets, manage risk and position the business for long-term sustainability in a changing manufacturing landscape.
Australia is recognised as home to one of the world’s leading centres for the manufacture of advanced composite structures using Australian-developed resin infusion technologies, producing critical control surfaces for the 787 Dreamliner and other aerospace applications.
Drawing on this Australian-developed composites manufacturing capability, Phil Crothers will examine how these proven manufacturing and engineering foundations have enabled Boeing’s research teams to extend resin infusion and automation technologies into the design and production of advanced autonomous systems and next-generation aircraft platforms.
In this presentation, David will outline the development of the digital Machine Sharing Portal, its functionality, and how the platform will broaden access for small and medium enterprises, research groups and start-ups developing products for sectors including defence, aerospace, automotive, construction and renewable energy. David will also outline how the portal will be integrated with Composites Australia’s existing industry search resource to consolidate capability discovery across the sector.
Tony will outline the company’s use of proprietary parametric design to optimise precision-fit composite kits, resulting in reduced production costs, exceptional quality and consistency, and maximum structural efficiency. The presentation will be supported by case studies from multiple industry sectors, including an Australian project.
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