Complete a project with the AMRF
Do you have a manufacturing challenge or idea to test?
We'll partner with you to develop an end-to-end solution using our world-class technology and expert in-house staff. Contact us for a no obligation discussion today.
Access our shared-use facility
For shorter, rapid projects, we provide hourly rates that enable quick access to our equipment and expertise. This approach is perfect for short-term testing and applied knowledge development, allowing you to respond swiftly to your manufacturing needs.
Our introductory rates are below. These prices are indicative only – please email us to discuss projects requiring labour or machine use for an accurate quote tailored to your needs.
Variable cost services
Daily rates for AMRF experts, subject to consultation
| Design work | |
| Digital asset creation | $1,400 per day |
| Design for manufacture | $1,400 per day |
| Computational design | $1,800 per day |
| Manufacturability endorsement | POA |
| Manufacturing automation | |
| Factory digital twin | $2,200 per day |
| Technical staff rates | |
| Variable rates depending on specific expertise required | $784 - $1,856 per day |
Half day rates for operational machine time on-site at the AMRF, exclusive of material and labour costs and subject to consultation.
| Precision machining | |
| Fanuc Robocut 80I Wire EDM | $240 per half day |
| CNC Lathe | $480 per half day |
| Multi-Axis Milling with Automation | $560 per half day |
| DMG-Mori NT 4250 | $680 per half day |
| CMS Kreator 4826 | $720 per half day |
| DMG-Mori DMU 80 FD DuoBlock | $880 per half day |
| Metal Additive Manufacturing | |
| Powder Bed Machine 2 | $560 per half day |
| Additive Industries Metal Fab G2 | $720 per half day |
| Advanced Composites | |
| Pathfinder L-180 Auto-feed Ply Cutter | $240 per half day |
| Coriolis Filament Winder | $600 per half day |
| Langzauner 300T Press 400degC | $720 per half day |
| Metrology and Inspection | |
| Hexagon Global Scan+ 12.15.10 CMM | $400 per half day |
Fixed cost services
For manufacturers looking for cutting edge, rapid responses to difficult manufacturing challenges, bundled services offer access to both equipment and experts on-site at the AMRF.
| Manufacturing Coach | |
| Observe an end-to-end manufacturing process, with guidance from AMRF experts on best practice, in the AMRF facilities. | $1,500 per day |
| Staff Resource Charge Rate (per hour ex GST) | |
| Tensile Test - metal - machined | $115 per sample |
| Tensile Test - metal - as formed | $65 per sample |
| Tensile Test - composite - machined | $140 per sample |
| Tensile Test - composite - provided | $65 per sample |
| Hardness Testing | $38 per sample |
| CT Scan – Large Format | $1,800 per day |
| Materials processing | |
| Atmospheric High Temperature Heat Treatment | From $420 per day |
| Inert High Temperature Heat Treatment | From $550 per day |
| Part Marking | POA |
| Surface Treatment | POA |
| Metrology and Inspection | |
| Precision Inspection - Metrology | $430 per half day |
| Digital Microscopy | $300 per half day |
| Confocal Microscopy | $340 per half day |
AMRF experts will come to assess your current machine diagnostics and processes for productivity and quality enhancement.
| Productivity Coach | |
| Time and Motion Studies, 5-S / Lean Work Centres, Work Instructions with Quality Checks | From $1,400 per day |
| Machine Health Diagnostic Reporting | |
| Volumetric Accuracy Diagnostic | $3,400 per day |
| Laser Calibrations | $3,400 per day |
| Process Optimisation | |
| Machine Dynamics Tap Testing | $2,200 per day |
Terms and conditions
Please note: The AMRF uses a standard set of terms and conditions for project contracts. These terms and conditions deal with matters such as intellectual property, privacy and confidentiality. For avoidance of doubt, all Intellectual Property Rights in all Project Material vest in (or are assigned to) AMRF customers immediately on creation.
Test your ideas with the AMRF
If you're facing manufacturing challenges or have an innovative project to launch, contact an AMRF expert for a no-obligation chat about achieving your business goals.
Get in touch with our team of expertsAdvanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility Memberships
AMRF memberships are coming soon. If you would like to register your interest, please email your details through to us here.
Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility Panels
We are establishing a series of Supplier Panels. These panels will help ensure that potential suppliers to the AMRF have both the capability, and capacity, to deliver the goods and services we require.
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