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Shaping the future through transformative innovation

The Advanced Fabrication Research Lab (AFRL) is a research-led space that provides state of the art facilities for the production of artefacts and prototypes using the latest and most advanced digital tools, software and machines. 

Since its inception in 2014, the AFRL has supported research, teaching and commercial activities and has become a leader in the fabrication of bespoke artefacts through its continuous collaboration with academics and industry partners on cutting edge research.

AFRL Equipment


  • DAB's KR120 machine
  • Shima Seiki 3D Knitting Machine
  • DAB UR10 machine
  • DAB CNC Router
  • DAB KR10
  • DAB HoloLens

Researchers and students involved in our Advanced Fabrication Research Lab will learn how to simulate and program robot arms using RoboDK.

Meet the team


Gwyn Jones

GWYN JONES
AFRL Supervisor
Technical Expert

Tran Dang

TRAN DANG
AFRL Technical Officer
Robotic Expert

Shirley Tam

SHIRLEY TAM
AFRL Technical Officer
Knitting Expert

Find out more


  • Contact us

    Email us: dab.afrl@uts.edu.au

  • Follow us

    Instagram: @afrl.uts

  • Our location

    CB06.02.087
    School of Architecture
    Faculty of Design Architecture and Building