Connecting industry innovators with electrical engineering experts
The Technology Translation Squad (TTS) is a TRaCE initiative that connects organisations with specialist engineering expertise to solve complex technical challenges in electrification and decarbonisation.
We help startups, SMEs, scale-ups and established organisations access the knowledge, facilities and resources needed to overcome technical barriers, accelerate technology development and move innovations closer to real-world deployment.
Through rapid, flexible engagement, TTS makes university expertise more accessible and responsive to industry needs.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower Australian industry with expert electrical engineering support to revolutionise university-industry collaborations and achieve maximum sustainable impact for Australia.
Our Context
Australia's decarbonisation goals present a key opportunity for startups, SMEs and established industries to innovate and grow by developing new technologies.
Many organisations often face technical challenges beyond their in-house expertise or available resources. On the other hand, universities have the necessary knowledge, infrastructure and resources which can sometimes be difficult to access quickly and efficiently.
TTS bridges this gap, providing quick access to expertise that drives innovation and keeps Australia's clean technology sector competitive.
Our Objectives
Our approach is the first of its kind in Australia. It fundamentally revolutionises how Australian universities can deliver true impact through stronger and more agile connections with industry.
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Increase meaningful engagement between organisations and universities through rapid, practical, and impact-driven engineering support.
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Help organisations progress technologies through critical stages of development and move closer to commercial deployment.
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Support the development of Australian technology, expertise, and manufacturing capability in strategically important sectors.
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Help organisations overcome technical barriers, reduce risk, and make informed engineering decisions.
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Provide access to specialist expertise that may not exist within an organisation's internal team.
Our Values
Innovation
Expertise
Agility
Impact
Types of services
We offer a diverse range of electrical engineering services. Examples of technical areas that we can assist with are:
Power system design
Simulation and modelling of electrical equipment/systems
Root cause analysis for electrical system faults
Hydrogen electrolyser and fuel cell electrical system design
Electric motor design
Electric motor drive system design and programming
Battery energy storage system design
Sourcing suppliers for electrical equipment
Electronics and hardware design
Single line diagrams and schematics
Using test and measurement devices
Protection system design
Communication network design for power systems
Renewable energy system design (PV and wind)
Power converter system design
Power distribution network and generation design
Decarbonising or electrifying applications
PLC programming
Safety risk analysis or assessment
System or equipment technical performance evaluation
In need of expert help?
Whether you’re validating a new concept, preparing for deployment or overcoming a technical challenge, TTS can help.