The Digital manufacturing lab has high-end computer numerical control (CNC) technologies, including machining and waterjet-cutting of a range of materials, plus 3D scanning and reverse engineering.
As part of your mechatronics or mechanical engineering course, you'll have the opportunity to take your CAD designs and create manufactured parts. Higher degree by research students undertaking their masters or PhD, as well as academic staff, also use this lab for research projects.
With the ability to produce complex mechanical designs, the Digital manufacturing lab is a crucial part of product development – from final year projects to Deakin University initiatives, such as manufacturing parts for the World Solar Challenge and its predecessor, the Shell Echo Car.
When you study engineering at Deakin you get real-world experience via project-oriented design-based learning. You’ll undertake team-based projects and develop solutions to current industry needs, so you can hit the ground running when you graduate.
The Digital manufacturing lab is equipped with state-of-the-art laser cutting, 3D printing and finishing machines to provide you with the flexibility to bring your creations to life.
Technology to handle a wide range of materials
Throughout your course you’ll have the opportunity to use a number of multi-material 3D printers and machines including:
Our partners are valued members of the wider Deakin engineering family, not just our school. Opportunities to partner with us include work-integrated learning and industry-based learning and placements, student projects, commercial research projects and services.
If you have further questions about our lab, please get in touch.
