Established in 2015, Swinburne’s Factory of the Future is a digital manufacturing technology centre, co-creating innovative solutions with industry – for industry. We’re the first dedicated state-of-the-art Industry 4.0 facility in Australia.
We empower manufacturing small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) to overcome digital technology adoption challenges.
The Factory of the Future provides access to a dedicated digital technology prototyping facility, workforce training and a diverse multi-disciplinary team of seasoned academic and industry professionals to help you negotiate your challenges and exploit smart manufacturing methodologies and digital technologies.
We’re also a gateway for bachelor, master and higher degree by research students to access cutting-edge training and education opportunities.
Meet your Industry 4.0/5.0 partners
Digitalisation and technology adoption is a transformative journey, requiring careful, considered planning.
At the Factory of the Future, we understand Industry 4.0/5.0’s benefits, as well as the need to respect the interplay between people, processes and technology.
We can help you to adopt digital technology in your manufacturing processes through:
helping you to understand digital technologies
co-developing new products or methods of manufacturing
finding ways for you to be more productive or create new value-added business models.
Why Factory of the Future?
Wealth of experience
We have serviced diverse sectors, including advanced manufacturing, energy, defence, food and beverages, logistics and supply chain, agriculture, transport, textiles, medtech, digital health, and construction.
Broad expertise
Our expertise spans analysis and execution of operational improvements, optimisations in manufacturing, research translation, end-to-end digital prototyping and innovation, and much more.
World-class research
Discover cutting-edge research in industrial IoT, digital twins, mixed reality, net zero, robotics, automation and control, AI and machine learning, additive manufacturing, and allied emerging digital technologies.
Tailored support
Through our semi-consulting offering, we advise on digital technology adoption that best suits the needs of your business. We also help create your own internal Industry 4.0/5.0 champions.
Blueprint for modern innovation
Working in collaboration with Digital Innovation Lab, industry partners, Design Factory Melbourne, Swinburne's PAVE, schools, institutes and centres, we set new standards in university and industry engagement.
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Co-Robot in action -
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Hydrogen-Powered Drone – AIR Hub -
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Cyber Physical Factory -
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Virtual Reality – Digital Technologies -
Augmented Reality – Digital Technologies
Capabilities and services
At the Factory of the Future’s Technology Centre, you’ll access a range of technologies demonstrating and exploring Industry 4.0/5.0.
We offer a unique, nation-first university-based business. We provide consulting for Industry 4.0/5.0 digital readiness, as well as a transformation program.
Discover design to manufacture design and engineering, including world-class additive manufacturing processes, at the Factory of the Future.
Build your business by leveraging our world-renowned expertise in AI and machine learning, developing smart, agile and innovative industry solutions.
Work with us to develop robust, industry-ready software solutions that help to bolster your digital manufacturing processes.
We offer extensive capabilities in key areas of digital manufacturing, additive manufacturing, net zero, digital twins, and industrial Internet of Things.
Our program enables business model innovation through outcome-based advanced services and Industry 4.0/5.0, in collaboration with Advanced Services Group, UK.
Welcome to the Factory of the Future
Located on the ground floor of Swinburne’s A$100 million Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre (AMDC Building), the Factory of the Future features state-of-the-art manufacturing tools and technologies.
Our ground-breaking facility is made up of a cluster of specialist equipment, used to:
showcase the use and potential of technology in industry
support research and innovation in digital manufacturing and industry collaboration projects.
Working with us
Our team would be delighted to hear from you. Let’s talk about working together to:
explore the technology set demonstrating Industry 4.0/5.0
better understand the digital readiness of your business
identify how Industry 4.0/5.0 can help with your business model innovation, such as through servitisation
learn how artificial intelligence, machine learning or software-engineered, industry-ready solutions can impact on your business
set up internships and training opportunities
undertake applied R&D
address other requirements specific to your business.
Contact the Factory of the Future via factoryofthefuture@swinburne.edu.au – or feel free to reach out to a member of our team.
| Staff name | Role | Contact details |
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| Professor Prem Prakash Jayaraman | Director |
+61 3 9214 8587 |
| Shuo Wang | Senior Technical Officer | shuowang@swinburne.edu.au |
| Dr Abhik Banerjee | Associate Director, Digital Innovation Lab | abanerjee@swinburne.edu.au |
| Dr Abdur Forkan | Senior Research Fellow, AI and ML, Digital Innovation Lab | fforkan@swinburne.edu.au |
| Vikram Sachdeva | Head, Manufacturing Excellence |
+61 407 423 538 |
| Vince Lorefice | Industry 4.0 Transformation Consultant |
+61 455 322 935 |
| Dr Sharad Menon | Director, Business Growth Services | sharadmenon@swinburne.edu.au |
Keep exploring
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Swinburne-CSIRO National Industry 4.0 Testlab
The Swinburne-CSIRO National Industry 4.0 Testlab conducts industrial scale multilayer 3D printing for near net composite manufacturing and solutions for automotive and aerospace parts, processes and systems.
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Digital Innovation Lab
Swinburne’s Digital Innovation Lab enables research translation and innovation by bringing together multi-disciplinary research capabilities across the university, provides software engineering competency and offers a space for co-creation, co-design and experimentation.
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Manufacturing Futures Research Platform
The Manufacturing Futures Research Platform integrates advanced manufacturing in the global value chain to secure Australia’s industrial future.
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Industrial Digital Transformation Hub
Swinburne’s Industrial Digital Transformation Hub is simplifying digital technology adoption in manufacturing.
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Our partners
We work with industry partners to solve key challenges through integration of innovative design platforms, advanced manufacturing technologies, digitalization and information systems. View our key strategic and industry partnership.
Explore our news
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Global Innovation Linkage success for Swinburne and partners
- Technology
Swinburne awarded $1 million funding towards $3.5 million project focused on Industry 4.0 manufacturing.Friday 12 April 2019 -
Swinburne launches Australia’s first joint Master of Architecture and Urban Design
- Design
Swinburne will offer a joint Master of Architecture and Urban Design from August 2019.Friday 26 April 2019 -
Siemens Australia CEO Jeff Connolly named adjunct professor of Swinburne
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Mr Jeff Connolly has been appointed in recognition of his contributions to the university and Industry 4.0 in Australia.Monday 01 April 2019 -
Swinburne-Siemens partnership is building the workforce of the future
- University
Swinburne’s partnership with Siemens is enabling our students to work with industry and researchers, developing and co-creating new technologies and practices.
Monday 24 August 2020 -
Festo, TUM Asia and Swinburne focus on the future of Industry 4.0
- University
Festo, the Technical University of Munich in Asia (TUM Asia) and Swinburne have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
Wednesday 22 July 2020 -
Swinburne success in 2020 ARC Industrial Transformation Research Program
- Technology
- University
- Engineering
Swinburne has obtained up to $3.64 million to support our involvement in the 2020 ARC Industrial Transformation Research Program
Thursday 16 July 2020
Explore our events
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De-mystifying Digital Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 for Senior Leaders
- Innovation
- Technology
- Industry 4.0
- Advanced Manufacturing
Explore Industrial Internet of Things, digital twins, machine learning, robotics, additive manufacturing, energy monitoring and AR/VR through case studies, simulations and demonstrations. Ideal for senior leaders looking to become digital champions, drive strategy, promote adoption and lead transformation.
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Digital Manufacturing: Industry 4.0 Awareness and Experience for Leaders
- Innovation
- Technology
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Industry 4.0
Engage with vision systems, Industrial Internet of Things, data analytics, machine learning, AR/VR, real-time location systems, wearables, predictive maintenance. Ideal for manufacturing leaders looking to deepen their understanding of Industry 4.0 implementation.
Apply now (Digital Manufacturing: Industry 4.0 Awareness and Experience for Leaders) -
AI and Machine Learning: Foundational Skills for Engineering Applications
- Innovation
- Technology
- Industry 4.0
Explore machine and deep learning fundamentals, use data from real-world use cases, AI algorithm design and the responsible use of AI in engineering. Ideal for engineering professionals looking to confidently design, evaluate and apply AI and machine learning techniques to engineering problems.
Apply now (AI and Machine Learning: Foundational Skills for Engineering Applications)
Contact the Factory of the Future
Contact us to enquire about solutions for your business, our projects and our initiatives. To engage with us across our Industry 4.0 capabilities, please contact Prem Prakash Jayaraman, Director, Factory of the Future on +61 3 9214 8587 or via pjayaraman@swinburne.edu.au to start a conversation.
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