Monash University Technology Research Platforms
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The 13 platforms – include 3D printing, regenerative medicine using the largest zebra-fish facility in the southern hemisphere, wind noise research, and the latest information and communication technologies.
Last year, we helped the Monash University-led team present the first 3D printed ‘jet engine’ to the world at the Melbourne International Airshow. You can read the story about it here.
The collaboration that has developed between Safran Power Units, Monash University and Amaero Engineering has resulted in some substantial advances toward aerospace qualification of additive manufactured components.
Now they are taking their technology to the heart of Europe’s aerospace industry in Toulouse, France.
For more about the launch event in Paris on 8 November 2016, and password to access media kit, or to arrange an interview contact Niall on +61 417 131 977 niall@scienceinpublic.com.au or call Toni +61 401 763 130, +61 3 9398 1416
Monash engineers have designed, printed, and test-fired a rocket engine.
Media call 9.30 am, Monday 11 September, Woodside Innovation Centre, New Horizons Building, 20 Research Way, Monash University, Clayton
HD footage of static rocket testing and metal printers at work
Media contact: Niall Byrne, 0417-131-977, niall@scienceinpublic.com.au
The new rocket engine is a unique aerospike design which turns the traditional engine shape inside out.
Two years ago, Monash University researchers and their partners were the first in the world to print a jet engine, based on an existing engine design. That work led to Monash spin-out company Amaero winning contracts with major aerospace companies around the world.
Now a team of engineering researchers have jumped into the Space Age. They accepted a challenge from Amaero to design a rocket engine, Amaero printed their design, and the researchers test-fired it, all in just four months. Their joint achievement illustrates the potential of additive manufacturing (or 3D printing) for Australian industry.
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Quick facts
- A joint Monash University/Amaero team of engineers successfully designed, built, and tested a rocket engine in just four months
- The engine is a complex multi-chamber aerospike design
- Additively manufactured with selective laser melting on an EOS M280
- Built from Hasteloy X; a high strength nickel based superalloy
- Fuel: compressed natural gas (methane); oxidiser: compressed oxygen
- Design thrust of 4kN (about 1,000 pounds), enough to hover the equivalent of five people (about 400 kg)
The 3D printed or Additive Manufactured aerospike rocket engine is the result of a collaboration between a group of Monash University engineers and Amaero Engineering, supported by Woodside Energy and Monash University.
Engineers at Amaero approached a team of Monash engineering PhD students, giving them the opportunity to create a new rocket design that could fully utilise the near limitless geometric complexity of 3D printing.
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Launch at the Australian Embassy in Paris, France
Representatives from Monash and Amaero available for interview in Melbourne and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday. Call Niall (in Paris) on +61 417 131 977 or Toni (in Melbourne) +61 401 763 130.
Amaero and Monash media release
Professor Xinhua Wu. Credit: Monash University
The Monash University-led team who printed a jet engine last year have enabled a new venture for manufacturing aerospace components in France.
Melbourne-based Amaero Engineering—a spin out company from Monash University’s innovation cluster—has signed an agreement with the University and Safran Power Units to print turbojet components for Safran, the French-based global aerospace and defence company.
“Our new facility will be embedded within the Safran Power Units factory in Toulouse and will make components for Safran’s auxiliary power units and turbojet engines,” said Mr Barrie Finnin, CEO of Monash spin-out company Amaero.
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Made in Melbourne and on display at the Avalon International Airshow
Opening new manufacturing opportunities for Australia in aerospace, medicine and light industry
Media call 11 am Thursday 26 February at the Victorian Government Stand, Hall 2, Avalon International Airshow. HD overlay of the printers at work also available.
Monash University researchers along with collaborators from CSIRO and Deakin University have printed a jet engine. In fact Monash and their spin-out company Amaero, have printed two engines. One is on display this week at the International Air Show in Avalon, while the second is displayed in Toulouse at the French aerospace company Microturbo (Safran).
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