Monash Forge Information

Monash Forge is a student-run Materials Science and Engineering team based at Monash University Clayton campus. We provide opportunities to develop fundamental practical and soft skills required by industry through engagement with our Forging and Foundry teams, with planned expansion into additional materials and methods. Our vision to “inspire a new generation of makers for a sustainable world” is achieved through our three core initiatives: Spread Education: We aim to provide practical training opportunities by designing and running workshops for members of the Monash community and the broader public. In these, we strive to share knowledge about the importance of sustainability by demonstrating our sustainable manufacturing practices. Our educational objectives will be met through integration into for-credit academic units offered through Monash University's Engineering Faculty and through outreach events such as public workshops. Inspire Sustainability: At Monash Forge we aspire to become innovative leaders in the field of sustainable manufacturing. Our aims are to develop and spread manufacturing best practices which allow high quality parts to be produced with minimal environmental impact. Key areas of research for us center around integration of circular product life cycle into every stage of design as well as reducing the high energy requirements of the industry. It is our hope that by demonstrating the feasibility of our practices we may inspire others to follow our lead into a more sustainable future. Provide Unmatched Performance: Monash Forge aims to produce high quality products using sustainable inhouse manufacturing capabilities. We aspire to become an integral part in a collaborative ecosystem of Monash University Engineering project teams by being the go-to manufacturer for reliable forged and cast parts catering to any team’s needs.