Our goal is to drive industries crucial to Australia’s social, economic and environmental future, with a focus on sustainable energy infrastructure. Founded in 2017, the Deakin Digital Design and Engineering Centre (3DEC) combines expertise in civil, mechanical, electronics, environmental, renewable energy and electrical engineering.
Our research focus spans a broad range of emerging areas, from cyber-human-physical systems and 3D printing, to metal additive manufacturing and particle engineering.
We’re driving the future of healthcare through digital technology and 3D printing, empowering individuals and improving physical and emotional wellbeing. Key focus areas include:
We leverage digital technologies at both micro and macro levels to design structural components and ensure the safe, efficient operation of infrastructure systems through advanced modelling and smart monitoring. Key focus areas include:
We’re developing people-centred solutions for the manufacturing sector using advanced manufacturing knowledge and process monitoring to enhance productivity and competitiveness. Key focus areas include:
Work on design, digital and engineering solutions to help advance the health, infrastructure and manufacturing industries which are vital for Australia’s future. The 3DEC teams works with manufacturers, industry and government organisations to deliver innovative, transformative solutions for a digital era.
Our team consists of multidisciplinary experts from the School of Engineering, who work across the following core capabilities:
Led by world-class researchers and powered by state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, our labs are dedicated to furthering our research strengths.
Discover how our projects utilise digital design and engineering innovation to solve real-world problems for a better future.
Our team explores the capabilities in additive manufacturing, working with metal and non-metal materials, sustainable materials for constructions, hydrogen energy infrastructure materials selection and hydrogen fuel cells in heavy-duty trucks.
Corrosion is a major challenge for steel structures like underground pipelines and offshore wind turbines. Our project, led by Dr Mike Yongjun Tan and his project team, has developed a new technology that reduces corrosion by 90%, extending the life of industrial assets.
If you'd like to learn more about our projects, connect with our researchers or discuss partnership opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
