Technology has no limit at the Australian International Airshow

Deakin University had one-of-a-kind drones, futuristic car parts and cutting-edge software on display at the Australian International Airshow from 28 February to 5 March 2017. 

Deakin’s innovative research results were showcased with projects from the Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation, Institute for Frontier Materials, the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin Software and Technology Innovation Laboratory plus industry partners demonstrating the University’s expertise in aerospace and related fields.

More than 30 Deakin staff and researchers were on hand to share their knowledge and expertise with event patrons. Visitors to the Deakin stand immersed themselves in a virtual reality tour of Deakin’s Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training, they witnessed carbon fibre composite 3D printing in action and were shown the latest in carbon fibre car parts. 

“Almost 90 per cent of Deakin research is rated world-class and above, with ten key disciplines well above world standard, including materials engineering,” said Deakin’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Peter Hodgson.

“The Airshow is a unique opportunity to showcase our research in materials and engineering, software design and energy solutions and our collaborative activities with partners from a range of industries.”

The Airshow at Avalon Airport in Victoria also displayed the latest military aircraft, aerobatic displays and modern, historic and classic aircraft.

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