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A new digital platform called the Machine Sharing Portal, backed by the Australian Composites Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (ACM CRC), aims to help manufacturers access costly equipment without major capital investment.

Australia

Who
Australian Composites Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (ACM CRC), Advanced Fibre Cluster (AFC), Luke Preston, David Buchanan, Maxime Maghe, Australian National Fabrication Facility, Miscible, Sykes Racing, Carbon Revolution, RPC
What
A new digital platform called the Machine Sharing Portal, backed by the Australian Composites Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (ACM CRC), aims to help manufacturers access costly equipment without major capital investment.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:18:45 GMT · 2h 29m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
The portal addresses the high cost of specialised manufacturing equipment and the underutilization of existing machinery in Australia.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This initiative could significantly reduce capital expenditure for Australian manufacturers and foster collaboration by connecting equipment owners with those who need access to specialized machinery, potentially improving efficiency and competitiveness across the industry.

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    A new digital platform, the Machine Sharing Portal, will allow manufacturers to access costly equipment without major capital investment and enable owners of underused machinery to generate additional value.
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    A new digital platform called the Machine Sharing Portal aims to help manufacturers access costly equipment and enable owners of underused machinery to generate additional value from existing assets.
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