Amber Lab - Medical Technologies’ Laboratory
Entrepreneurs and researchers will collaborate to develop new medical technologies for healthcare and diagnostics thanks to funding for a $16.7 million facility based at RMIT University. The Victorian Medical Device Prototyping and Scale-Up Facility has been announced by Minister for Higher Education Gayle Tierney, supported through $12.7 million in funding from the Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund (VHESIF).
- Focus on home-grown technologies and advanced, personalised healthcare devices for prevention and diagnosis
- First ISO-accredited prototyping facility in Asia-Pacific to support rapid translation of partnered and industry-led research projects in wearable, nearable and flexible medical technologies
- Brings together start-ups, small businesses and researchers to collaborate on field and clinical trials, towards regulatory certification and commercialisation
- Supported through $12.7m in VHESIF funding, enabling a $16.7 million total project investment (cash and in-kind)
TPC were engaged by the builder, Neo Constructions in conjunction with the Architect Spowers to provide a new Amber Lab fit for purpose as part of the new RMIT University Prototyping and manufacturing facility at the RMIT University city campus in Melbourne. The cleanroom system chosen for this project was ISO-PHAR due to the flexibility of the system, fully flush finish and the Non combustible fire rating here in Australia.
The key features of the project included, 316# stainless steel doors and frames, fully flush window glazing with specified film, preformed corners, and a demountable wall and window system for the movement of equipment.
ISO-PHAR cleanroom system.
The advantages with the ISO- PHAR system include:
- Timeframe for design development and procurement.
- Fire rating. The ISO-PHAR system has the highest cleanroom system fire rating in Australia, along with a very low Smogra rating.
- Chemical resistant facings.
- Fully flush design.
- Multiple service reticulation options.
- Preformed corners for easy cleanability.
- Durability and aesthetics.
