Vision
Inspire and equip Australian students with future-ready advanced manufacturing skills through project learning and national collaboration.
ANMFC · 2026
Australian Nano Manufacture Future Challenges
In 2026, ANMFC connects young people with real challenges through design, digital fabrication, materials and hands-on making.
Vision & Mission
Mission
Build confidence in design, digital fabrication, materials innovation, robotics, and sustainable manufacturing by solving authentic problems.
From ideas to impact
Students get hands-on practice, work as a team, and learn how a good idea can become a useful solution for people and the planet.
Partner with us
Different partners can help students move from a first idea to a real prototype and a future pathway.
Schools
Bring an authentic manufacturing challenge into class and give students a clear project to work on together.
Industry
Meet emerging talent, share practical problems, mentor teams, and discover fresh ideas from young makers.
Universities & research
Connect students with advanced materials, nanomanufacturing knowledge, facilities, and research pathways.
Community partners
Support inclusive participation, host workshops, and make innovation visible in local communities.
Industry partnership brochure
Turn a real manufacturing problem into an age-appropriate learning brief, student prototype, and future skills pathway.
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2025 highlights
- 50+
- students took part in 2025 workshops
- 3
- physical workshop venues
- 5
- projects shortlisted for the Grand Final
Student Work
Explore Student Work
Mentor recruitment
Become an ANMFC Mentor
Use your experience to help young people design, make, test and present their ideas.
Made possible by
Our sponsors
We are grateful to the organisations helping future makers learn, test, and share their ideas.
RMIT
ATSE
City of Melbourne
Scan&Print3D
EGM
CAN