We are creating a high-tech future of personalised medicine and customised products
New design, new materials and big data converge at the cutting-edge of innovation.
The $80 million, industry-focused ADaPT facility will commence construction in 2019.
ADaPT 1.0 is now open as a state-of-the-art showcase laboratory to demonstrate cutting-edge projects and Industry 4.0 engagement.
Why do we need ADaPT?
From concept to data gathering and analysis, the creation of functional 3D Models (or Digital Twins), prototyping using 3D printing and design technologies and exciting new nano materials, to physical testing and then final production of prototype products, Industry 4.0 brings all stages of developing new products into the digital realm. A ‘digital thread’ connects all stages of the product/medical device lifecycle.
This is the future of advanced design, manufacturing and medicine.
What is a digital twin?
A digital twin is virtual functioning 3D model of a physical object or system. For example, using complex medical imaging and biomechanical data to create a digital twin (or personalised digital human), scientists can design a custom medical implant or orthopaedic device for a patient. Working with clinicians they can design and print surgical cutting guides.
In other industries a digital twin may replicate a functioning part or system of parts in an engine, for example
Research themes/projects
- 3D functional biomechanical models (Digital Twins)
- Functional nano-materials
- Spinal Repair and Neurological Rehabilitation
- Virtual Surgery & personalised surgery guides
- Regenerative medicine for orthopaedics
- 3D bio-printing
- Industrial Design
- Underpinning data science
Related Institutes & Centres
- Institute for Integrated & Intelligent Systems
- Queensland Micro and Nanotechnology Centre
- Centre for Clean Environment & Energy
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland
- Griffith Research Institute for Drug Discovery