Adelaide-based satellite manufacturer Inovor Technologies will build a Helmholtz Cage at Lot Fourteen thanks to funding via round one of the Department of State Development’s Manufacturing Technology Adoption Program (MTAP).
The Helmholtz Cage simulates dynamic magnetic fields of outer space to test satellite components and is a critical capability for developing increasingly complex satellites.
Inovor Technologies Manager – Mechanical and Modelling and Simulation Engineering, Dr Zebb Prime, said the technology would support the company’s expansion plans.
“This investment directly supports our mission to deliver world-class, Australian-made space technology with precision, reliability and speed,” Dr Prime said.
“As we expand into building more larger and complex spacecraft, strengthening our in-house testing capabilities is critical.
“The Helmholtz Cage will allow us to conduct rigorous tests on a larger scale, improving both reliability and efficiency.”
Funded through the Department of State Development’s Research and Innovation Fund, the MTAP supports small and medium local manufacturers with the upfront costs of adopting innovative technologies.
Adopting innovative technologies is essential for businesses to remain competitive, enhance productivity, and unlock opportunities for growth. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and additive manufacturing hold significant potential in enabling businesses to streamline processes, improve sustainability, and gain a competitive edge.
Applications are now open for MTAP Round 2, closing on 29 September 2025.
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Image: Sabine Molloy and Linh Co Bui conducting initial design and testing of the Helmholtz Cage.
