The foundations for any successful Cooperative Research Centre are highly capable universities who know how to work effectively with industry.  Monash University and RMIT University in Victoria have been valued and important members of the CRC-ACS since its inception in 1991, contributing to research that has translated to important outcomes for industry.  This article gives an update on the projects that these universities are active in and their current research themes.

Newcastle University has built a respected profile in the exploitation of composite materials across a number of market sectors.  The School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering is engaged in CRC-ACS projects related to Oil & Gas applications of composites.

Pacific Engineering Systems International Pty Ltd (Pacific ESI) specialise in the use of advanced analysis software and information technology in support of engineers and scientists, particularly in the analysis of systems involving dynamical physical scenarios, and complex, highly non-linear behaviour.

Brenco Aerospace is now a participant in the CRC-ACS Extension Program beginning in July 2010, and will be an active partner in Project 3.2, Structure Rehabilitation and Repair.