Electrostatic Ignition Protection in the Handling of Flammable Liquids
The presentation will also draw on PRP Corp’s recent fit-out of a Dangerous Goods (DG) storage warehouse in Laverton North, incorporating full inventory control systems and a high-volume foam-suppression fire-safety system. The session will reference applicable standards, mitigation strategies and emergency response considerations relevant to hazardous materials storage and handling.
Civil Infrastructure and Façade Coatings: Case Study on the Chemistry, Durability and the West Gate Tunnel Project
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.
Styrene Exposure Limits in Australia: Regulatory Context and Industry Implications
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.
AI Deployment in Governed Environments: From Concept to Operational Use
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
Conference Panel – Pathways into Higher Education
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.
Extending Capability: Sykes and the Transition to Multi-Sector Manufacturing
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.
Machine and Capability Sharing: Expanding Access to Advanced Composite Manufacturing Capability
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.
Design to Production: Parametric Engineering of Composite Kits
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.
Repositioning a Composite Manufacturer Through Strategic Acquisition
James Whatmough, Director of Innovative Composites, will speak on the company’s extensive capability in vacuum-formed plastics and custom composite manufacturing, in particular its recent acquisition and its repositioning within the Australian composites manufacturing sector. He will also discuss the acquisition of One Composites from the liquidators of Zone RV and the strategy to make advanced composite manufacturing equipment accessible to a broader cross-section of Australian industry.
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