PROJECT APN003

Quickstep Aeroline Future Factory Simulation

One of the key issues in large-scale composites production is the relatively high cost of production.

Through the combination of 3D photorealistic digital design, complex AI driven simulations and new robotic design principles, this project aims to advance new manufacturing technologies for cutting-edge airframe design and more cost-effective manufacturing system performance.

Through the project, Quickstep seeks to make the production system of popular ‘go to’ solution, carbon fibre, and other composites more cost-effective, to deliver the product trifecta of ‘better, faster, cheaper’, and to enable a wider application of composite technologies.

The collaboration will further develop Quickstep’s proven success as a leading Tier 1 manufacturer in the commercial drone market, and will support Aerolion’s high-rate low-cost production of complex aerostructures including those used in current drone programs.

The initial 12-month program is valued at $1 million and forms part of an anticipated multi-year development program, aiming to make our Australian manufacturing operations even more competitive.

ACM CRC Research Programs

• RP1 - Composite Materials
• RP2 - Manufacturing Processes
• RP3 - Simulation and Performance Prediction
• RP4 - Design and Integration
  

Project Partners

• Quickstep Holdings Ltd
• Deakin University

Project Leaders

• Luke Preston - Quickstep
• Dr Bruce Gunn - Deakin University

Year commenced

2023

Project Reports

This collaboration brings together some of the best advanced manufacturing minds in Australia to make significant steps forward in simulation tools to deliver high quality solutions. It’s fantastic that we have all the research and commercialisation teams to design and manufacture innovative Advanced Air Mobility solutions all right here on the Deakin Campus.