Where Australian Aviation Innovation Takes Flight
Manufacturing Tech Australia went deep on the ground at Avalon Airshow 2025 — exclusive video interviews and podcast episodes with the country's most exciting aerospace innovators.
Interviews from the Show Floor
Exclusive one-on-one conversations with companies pushing the boundaries of Australian aerospace and defence.
Australia's First Orbital Launch Vehicle
Pioneering Australia's first orbital rocket — challenges, manufacturing techniques, and plans for launching satellites from North Queensland.
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Zukin E3 — Digital Twins for Harness Design
How Zukin E3 creates digital twins and automates electrical harness design, integrating with mechanical workflows.
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From Consulting to Certified 3D Printed Aircraft Parts
The evolution from engineering consulting to certified aircraft components using advanced additive manufacturing.
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3D Printed Heat Exchangers for Aerospace & Automotive
High-performance thermal management solutions for hybrid electric vehicles and aerospace applications.
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Custom Drones for Mining, Defence & Commercial
Journey from third-party components to fully customised drone systems for diverse Australian sectors.
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AI & Simulation for Flight and Industrial Training
Advanced AI and simulation technology for training environments — flight simulators to crane yards.
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AI-Based Military Decision Support & Battle Tracking
Computer vision and ML to reduce operator cognitive load — drone integrations and breakthrough Battle Tracking Service.
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Cutting-Edge Powertrain Engineering from Hobart
Fuel injection systems, high-power ESCs, and innovation in customised powertrain solutions for advanced aircraft.
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From orbital launch vehicles to AI-powered training — the innovators shaping Australia's aerospace future.
Developing Australia's first orbital launch vehicle from North Queensland. Satellites, advanced manufacturing, and the future of Aussie space.
Zukin E3 software for digital twins and automated electrical harness design, integrating with mechanical engineering workflows.
From engineering consulting to certified 3D printed aircraft components — frontier of aerospace additive manufacturing in Australia.
World-leading 3D printed heat exchangers for aerospace, automotive and hybrid electric vehicles. High performance and customisable.
Custom-built drone systems for mining, defence and commercial operations — scaling Australian drone manufacturing.
AI and simulation for industrial training — flight simulators to crane yards, reducing risk in high-stakes environments.
Computer vision and ML for military decision support — battle tracking, drone integration, reducing operator cognitive load.
Hobart-based powertrain specialists delivering fuel injection systems and high-power ESCs for advanced unmanned aircraft.
Listen to the Podcast Episodes
Part 1 is live now — Part 2 coming soon. Subscribe so you don't miss it.
Avalon Airshow Part 1: Aerospace Innovation with Conflux, Memko, PowerJump & Currawong
Paul and Shane recap the most exciting conversations from Avalon — 3D printed heat exchangers, certified aircraft parts, digital harness design, and powertrain engineering.
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