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Our vision for Advanced Manufacturing

You can learn more about our vision for Advanced Manufacturing, and the context of this consultation, by visiting Wodonga TAFE's Logic Innovation Precinct page, or Advanced Manufacturing page.

Please find below how we've approached Advanced Manufacturing, and how you can help us shape the future skills and training opportunities of our regions.

Our scaled approach

Our investigations revealed a need for urgent access to the programs and services that will help to bring Advanced Manufacturing concepts and skills, in particular Industry 4.0 principles and Digital Drafting, to the region. These skills will enable local small and medium enterprises to engage with and adopt the technology and methodologies that can ensure the longevity of their continued participation in the manufacturing industry.

By adopting a scaled approach to the introduction of Advanced Manufacturing facilities to the region we can begin sooner and create a program that will grow alongside the appetite and experience of our local small to medium enterprises. This will more effectively support the region through the development of a solid foundation in Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 and a more codesign style approach to the introduction of technologies.

MakerSpace (Delivered and operating)

Wodonga TAFE's MakerSpace shall deliver a student and community focused facility on our McKoy St Campus. The MakerSpace will enable the local community, including schools, as well as our staff and students to benefit from a hands-on taster of Advanced Manufacturing technologies, skill and concepts within a space that supports and encourages exploration and innovation.

Experiential Labs (Due Mid 2026)

The Experiential Labs – Data and Cyber, Additive Manufacturing and Robotics and Automation - have each been designed around providing access to semi-industrial technology that will develop the skills to support digital drafting, data analysis, Industry 4.0, coding of collaborative robots (Co‐Bots) and prototyping using additive manufacturing technologies.

Industrial Workshops (Seeking Funding)

The Industrial Workshops will be housed in a bespoke new facility called the Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Workshops, as part of the Logic Innovation Precinct. This facility shall create an accessible environment that is equally available to industry, individuals, academia, Emergency Services and Defence to work collaboratively and will build the required skills to encourage creativity, research, innovation and learning to propel the future of manufacturing within the Albury Wodonga region.

Main Client Hub

As home to the Advanced Manufacturing Experiential Labs the Main Client Hub will support learning, prototyping and engagement with advanced and emerging technologies and materials.

The Main Client Hub will act as the central hub for the Precinct with active learning spaces, accessible corporate spaces for Wodonga TAFE, industry and research guests. Complementary indoor and outdoor facilities have been designed to enable local participation and engagement with the precinct including a large showroom, an industrial equipment demonstration suite and balconies overlooking the activities of the precinct.

Advanced Manufacturing Experiential Labs

Data and cyber Labs

Two 12 seat computer labs each with its own server room

3D modelling and CAD software
virtual machines for Factory Automation
machine learning and artificial intelligence
data and productivity analysis
3D Scanners

Robotics & Automation Lab

Flexible classroom with dedicated electronics assembly area

Educational Robotics (Co-Bot Arms)
Automation learning suites
Smaller scale industrial grade Co-Bots
Electronics testing and assembly stations

Additive Manufacturing Lab

Environmentally controlled and secured room for 3D technologies

Desktop filament 3D Printers for rapid prototyping
Semi-industrial Filament & Resin 3D Printers, with engineering grade and biocompatible parts capability
Laser cutters and engravers
Electronics circuit board printer

Equipment Fit Out

Lab

Item

Tech Specs

Rationale

Robotics and Automation

Desktop 6 axis Single Arm Co-bot

450mm reach
750g payload

Educational co-bot with machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotic vision and sensor accessories to provide a variety of learning opportunities.

Robotics and Automation

Automation Workcell Kit (including 6 axis co-bot arms)

n/a

Demonstration automation suite designed for tackling more complex factory set ups in an accessible fashion.

Robotics and Automation

Benchtop 6 axis Single Arm Co-bot

600mm reach
1.25kg payload

Industrial grade co-bot that will provide hands on and real-world experience.

Robotics and Automation

Benchtop 7 axis Single Arm Co-bot

855mm reach
3kg payload

Industrial grade co-bot that will provide hands on and real-world experience.

Robotics and Automation

Automation Productivity Analysis Kit

n/a

Demonstration kit for deploying productivity analysis for automation suites, equivalent to industry used technology.

Additive Manufacturing

Open Frame Style FDM 3D Printer

Build Volume 256 x 256 x 256mm

FDM style 3D printer, specifically for prototyping and iterating designs.

Additive Manufacturing

Cabinet Style FDM 3D Printer with Laser Kit

Build Volume 300 x 320 x 325mm

Mid-range FDM style 3D printer with laser cutting and engraving attachments, capable of printing engineering grade and carbon fibre reinforced parts.

Additive Manufacturing

Cabinet Style FDM 3D Printer

Build Volume 320 x 132 x 154mm

Semi-industrial FDM 3D Printer capable of producing machine ready parts in a variety of materials.

Additive Manufacturing

Resin 3D Printer

Build Volume 353 x 196 x 350mm

Semi-industrial Resin 3D Printer capable of producing engineering grade parts and bio-compatible prints.

Additive Manufacturing

PCB Printer

Build Volume 128 x 116 x 3mm

Desktop electronics circuit board printer, enabling the design and assembly of bespoke robotics or autonomous systems.

Additive Manufacturing

Laser cutter and engraver

Build Volume 559 x 381 x 182mm

Industrial grade Laser Cutting and Engraving machine, enabling the design and assembly of prototypes and casings.

Digital and Cyber

Handheld 3D Scanner

Object Size 0.1 > 3m
Accuracy 0.05mm

Industrial grade handheld 3D Scanner, supporting recreation and replacement of damaged or bespoke parts.

Digital and Cyber

Desktop 3D Scanner

Object Size up to 20cm
Accuracy 0.005mm

Industrial grade static 3D Scanner, capable of scanning smaller parts with great accuracy and detail.

Digital and Cyber

Factory Automation Virtual Machine

n/a

Software for the planning of and experimentation with various automation set ups and models.

Consultation and feedback

If you're interested in learning more about this project or would like to find out how to get involved, please fill out the contact form and we'll be in touch.