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The Ideas to Industry Lab

Edith Cowan University

In partnership with

Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS)

In a groundbreaking development for Western Australia, Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS) have partnered to establish the region's first research and innovation lab. The Ideas to Industry Lab hosted within ECU's School of Engineering, Joondalup Campus, aims to drive industry growth, provide practical business solutions, and offer students hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.

The Ideas to Industry Lab will concentrate on three main areas: developing advanced ceramic solutions for industrial water treatment and hydrogen generation, implementing efficient testing methods for industry-standard and next-generation materials, and exploring ceramic technologies essential for sustainable energy solutions.

The Ideas to Industry Lab aims to bridge the gap between research and industry, fostering technological progress and enhancing competitiveness. ECU students will benefit from world-class infrastructure and unparalleled industry insights, elevating their employability and career prospects. Additionally, the collaboration will focus on developing green and sustainable products and processes, contributing to the global energy transition.

The foundation of The Ideas to Industry Lab focuses on advancing innovation and applications across three core technical topics:

  • Water Treatment: utilising ceramic technologies for efficient upgrading of industrial process waters.
  • Industrial Testing: Testing and monitoring the structural integrity of components of various materials, applicable across numerous industries, including mining, oil & gas, utilities and nuclear submarine inspection.
  • Electrolysis and Fuel Cells: Characterisation, optimisation and integration of a solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) stack that generates hydrogen rich syngas.

Underpinning the strong interest from industry and community on these topics, The Ideas to Industry Lab team is currently exploring and working towards introducing two future expansion topics:

Contact

Professor Paulo de Souza
Edith Cowan University
Email: p.desouza@ecu.edu.au

Mr Steve Elias
Edith Cowan University
Email: s.elias@ecu.edu.au

Dr Gregor Herz
Fraunhofer IKTS
Email: gregor.herz@ikts.fraunhofer.de

Ms Madlen Schiller
Fraunhofer IKTS
Email: madlen.schiller@ikts.fraunhofer.de

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