Advanced Composite Structures Australia | ACS-A

🆕 Want to be part of a dynamic team working on cutting-edge projects in #Maritime, #RenewableEnergy and #Aerospace? Advanced Composite Structures Australia | ACS-A is hiring talented composites #technicians. Why join the ACS-A team: 🚀 Contribute to impactful and challenging projects 🌟 Be at the leading-edge of composites technology 🌱 Modern facilities with flexible work arrangements 📍 Location: Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 📅 Apply today to kickstart a career transforming possibilities into reality! Ideal Candidate: - Trade qualification & proven experience in production/assembly - Skills in vacuum resin infusions, hand laminating and spraying gelcoat - For #apprentices: Enrollment or willingness to pursue a Certificate III in Engineering - Specialising in Composite Fabrication

👏 We welcome Yung Shen Cheng to the team at Advanced Composite Structures Australia | ACS-A! Yung is our newest #composites #technician involved in the #manufacture of #Maritime and #RenewableEnergy projects. He brings award-winning hands-on experience from his time as a boat builder making foiling yachts for racing teams in New Zealand. "I am thrilled to join the incredible team at ACS Australia and I am eager to contribute to the diverse range of projects we work on. I look forward to learning from the talented professionals here and I am excited about the opportunity to further develop my skills and advance my career." - Yung

📡 Thank you to CompositesWorld's technical editor Hannah Mason for documenting the development of our #carbonfibre azimuth arms developed in partnership with EM Solutions Pty Ltd for the two metre King Cobra naval-mounted #SatCom system. Replacing the aluminum azimuth arms with a carbon fibre epoxy alternative offers a 65% reduction in weight, simplifying assembly by 50 fewer components, leading to faster installation, less maintenance and better corrosion resistance. Found on p. 68 of Composites World Magazine | September 2024: https://lnkd.in/dPPxzYSG

✨ It was inspiring to connect with industry, academia and Defence leaders last week in Canberra and contribute to exploring the art of the possible at the #ADSTAR Australian Defence Science Technology And Research Summit. Dr Rodney Thomson (Engineering Manager) took to the stage presenting on "Cost-effective Manufacture of Ultra-High Temperature #Composites for #Hypersonic and #Space Applications". 📸 Check out some images captured of Paul Falzon and Rodney Thomson in action and our demonstrator rocket nozzles on display at #ADSTAR2024. Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG)

🤝An immense week of #innovation, #networking and #knowledge sharing at #LandForces2024! We would like to thank the Victorian Government team for hosting us at the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition Victoria stand and providing us this opportunity to showcase our #composites #design and #manufacturing capabilities. 📸A few moments captured below: Advanced Composite Structures Australia | ACS-A stand at the Victoria Stand with demonstrators, including #carbonfibre #SatCom dish section. Joe Zadnik our Young Innovator Finalist pitching Automated Manufacture of Hypersonic Nozzles at the Innovation Awards ceremony. Paul Falzon & Rodney Thomson at ACS Australia stand representing the leadership team. Bernadette G. & Joe Zadnik exhibiting Ultra-High Temperature Composites Nozzles. Andre Duarte and Paul Falzon at the ACS Australia stand with Daryl Edwards - Moog Australia Pty Ltd.   We’re excited to follow up on the many new and familiar #connections we made - let’s keep the momentum going!

🚀 Come hear from senior leaders and experts at #ADSTAR Summit 2024, including Advanced Composite Structures Australia | ACS-A (ACS Australia). Dr Rodney Thomson (Engineering Manager) will be presenting on "Cost-effective Manufacture of Ultra-High Temperature #Composites for #Hypersonic and Space Applications" in the afternoon on Wednesday 18 September 2024! The Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research (ADSTAR) Summit brings the innovation, science and technology enterprise together, a must-attend event for SMEs to connect with #Defence, government, industry, and academic sectors. Register to attend and hear from Rodney at the ADSTAR Summit via this link: https://lnkd.in/gP3wdks9 📅 Tuesday 17 – Thursday 19 September 2024 📍 National Convention Centre Canberra, ACT, Australia  📝 Presentation Abstract: Hypersonic flight speeds (greater than five times the speed of sound) require materials capable of withstanding temperatures over 2,000°C. Under these conditions, conventional materials break down due to the high heat loads generated from complex aerodynamic flow. Ceramic materials may be capable of withstanding these ultra-high temperatures, but inherent brittleness makes them unsuitable for structural applications. The addition of carbon or ceramic reinforcing fibres to form ultra-high temperature composite materials overcomes the toughness limitation. This presentation will outline how ACS Australia is developing advanced materials and manufacturing processes for ultra-high temperature composite structures. Current state-of-the-art production processes are complex requiring specialised equipment, with cycle times often measured in months. As a result, these parts can be very costly, which is a significant impediment to higher uptake in civil and defence applications. ACS Australia’s development program aims to address these issues, increasing the production rate and reducing the costs of these materials. ACS Australia has invested significantly into developing sovereign industrial capability, including at the material sciences level to characterise and enhance the performance of hypersonic systems, as well as using process automation to reduce manufacturing costs. This will enable future supply of cost-effective Australian-made hypersonic and space vehicle components for growing civil and defence markets. The development to date has involved collaboration with academia, defence and Australian industry to establish sovereign manufacturing capabilities in key hypersonic technologies in Australia. In particular, ACS Australia has been supporting the Defence Science and Technology Group for over three years in the development and supply of ultra-high temperature composites to support ongoing research programs. The presentation will detail recent progress and plans for future development and supply of ultra-high temperature composite components to civil and defence programs.

🔆A key highlight of #LandForces2024 was the visit to the ACS-A stand by Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles 🇦🇺. Paul Falzon was proud to share our contributions to the #GhostShark program, advanced #SatCom structures and Ultra High Temperature (UHT) #composites for #hypersonics in collaboration with our partners, including Anduril Industries, EM Solutions Pty Ltd and Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG).

🤝 Meet with Paul Falzon and Andre Duarte at #LandForces2024 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 11-13 September 2024.   Advanced Composite Structures Australia | ACS-A will be exhibiting at the Victorian Government Pavilion C135 - come connect and learn how #composites can transform your #Defence #Land project into reality! We are also pleased to share that Joe Zadnik is a Young Innovator Finalist for his work on designing and developing UHT Composite rocket nozzles. He will present a pitch at the Innovation Awards ceremony 1000 – 1230 on Wednesday 11 September at the Land Forces 2024 Hub Stand J001. ACS Australia is grateful for the opportunity to exhibit with the Victorian Government sharing our latest work in Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) composites and #Autonomous Vehicles. Our Differentiators: 🔧Full spectrum from design through to manufacture all in one partner. 📊Structural optimisation, impact and crash simulation capabilities. 🚀Manufacture of ultra-high temperature (UHT) composite structures for hypersonic applications. 🛡️Proven record of delivering composite products and services to Defence for more than 30 years. 🇦🇺100% Australian owned and operated.   We look forward to seeing you there at Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition!

📣Want to make your mark on #composites engineering projects? Advanced Composite Structures Australia | ACS-A is seeking talented composites #Technicians to join the team and contribute to challenging #Maritime, #RenewableEnergy and #Aerospace projects! 📩 Apply today via SEEK: https://lnkd.in/guVeuHrM Why join the ACS-A team: 🚀 Contribute to impactful and challenging projects 🌟 Be at the leading-edge of composites technology 🌱 Modern facilities with flexible work arrangements 📍 Location: Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ideal Candidate: - Trade qualification & proven experience in production/assembly - Skills in vacuum resin infusions, hand laminating and spraying gelcoat - For #apprentices: Enrollment or willingness to pursue a Certificate III in Engineering - Specialising in Composite Fabrication #Careers #Jobs #Hiring #BoatBuilders

Satcom systems developer EM Solutions Pty Ltd sought a lighter, simpler-to-install design for the identical azimuth arms on its King Cobra naval-mounted satellite (pictured). Partner Advanced Composite Structures Australia | ACS-A provided a design and manufacturing solution that resulted in a 65% lighter arm and reduced dozens of pieces to one per arm. CW's Hannah Mason explains more here: https://lnkd.in/e-ZWPWsH ___ #composites #satcom #satellite #naval #navalvessels