The Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) was officially launched on 22 October 2025, marking a milestone in Australia’s journey toward higher productivity and digital manufacturing base.
"Victoria is home to the largest manufacturing workforce in Australia and the leading destination for investment in advanced manufacturing," Victorian Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing, Colin Brooks said.
“Hosting the AMCRC in our state will bolster Victorian capabilities and support the future of Australian manufacturing.”
Established with $57.5 million in Commonwealth Government funding through the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, AMCRC has brought together 13 Australian universities, CSIRO, and over 60 industry and membership organisations.
Over the next seven years, this partner base will invest an additional $200 million to build an additive manufacturing ecosystem that it is hoped will enhance industry capacity across the country.
“AMCRC represents a unique opportunity to position Australia as a global leader in additive manufacturing innovation. By uniting industry, researchers and government behind a shared agenda, we will drive research, fast-track commercialisation, and build sovereign capability - delivering new materials, technologies and production solutions that improve productivity, efficiency and local capacity," AMCRC Chair, Susan Jeanes, stated.
Driven by an “Australia Makes” vision, AMCRC will hope to translate Australian research into commercial outcomes, accelerate innovation, explore high-growth business models, enable sustainable supply chains, and reinvigorate local manufacturing through new technological capabilities.
The CRC’s research ambition has been structured around four core programs:
- Sustainable and environmentally friendly manufacturing.
- Advanced materials development including critical mineral processing and feedstock enhancement to upcycle local production.
- New technology and certified process development.
- Enhanced finishings and surface technologies for medtec and defence applications.
The official launch, held in partnership with Boeing Aerostructures Australia - a major contributor to the CRC - was attended by industry partners, research organisations and government representatives including Brooks and Federal Senator Lisa Darmanin, representing Senator Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation, Minister for Science.
AMCRC partners include Boeing Aerostructures Australia, aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider Rosebank and entX – a South Australian nuclear engineering and technology company developing advanced energy solutions with applications across defence and space exploration.