Liquid Instruments, a leader in reconfigurable test instrumentation, today announced the opening of a new office at Melbourne Connect, The University of Melbourne’s innovation precinct. This expansion follows the company’s $12 million funding round in June 2024, led by Breakthrough Victoria.
The expansion to Melbourne, a hub for technology research and development, underscores Liquid Instruments’ commitment to advance Australia’s manufacturing sector and build relationships with industry leaders in the state of Victoria. Founded in Canberra in 2014, with a U.S. office in San Diego, Liquid Instruments develops flexible, FPGA-based devices that integrate a reconfigurable suite of test and measurement instruments in a single platform. The company’s flagship device, Moku:Pro, is widely used across aerospace, defense, photonics, optics, and other research sectors.
Located in Melbourne’s innovation district, Melbourne Connect provides a vibrant space for growth with access to state-of-the-art facilities and top scientists and engineers. Proximity to The University of Melbourne and other leading universities will help Liquid Instruments fill open roles in engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced manufacturing.
“Melbourne’s emergence as a hub for advanced technology, innovation, and manufacturing makes it the perfect choice for our expansion,” said Daniel Shaddock, co-founder and CEO of Liquid Instruments. “By establishing our presence at Melbourne Connect, we’re positioning ourselves at the intersection of academia, industry, and innovation — exactly where the next generation of test and measurement solutions will arise. This move strengthens our ability to collaborate with Victoria’s leading researchers and technology companies.”
With this move, Liquid Instruments plans to scale its manufacturing operations in Australia and develop new manufacturing partnerships for its next-generation devices. The company will also launch an internship program, giving students in Victoria new opportunities for hands-on experience in technology development.
Professor Eduard Hovy, Executive Director at Melbourne Connect, echoed Shaddock’s sentiments.
“Liquid Instruments is at the forefront of innovation in the test and measurement sector,” Hovy said. “Their cutting-edge technology and collaborative problem-solving approach make them a perfect fit for Melbourne Connect. Their presence will play a crucial role in strengthening Australia’s innovation economy, attracting top talent and unlocking new opportunities.”
To learn more about Liquid Instruments’ new office in Melbourne, visit https://melbconnect.com.au/community/liquid-instruments
About Liquid Instruments
Developing complex technologies requires increasingly sophisticated test systems, but the uniqueness of most applications demands adaptable, customized configurations. Traditional multi-instrument setups add significant cost and time, both upfront and throughout the test cycle. Liquid Instruments’ reconfigurable Moku is the only integrated test solution engineered for seamless customisation — whether for simple tests or intricate multi-instrument environments. Used in hundreds of labs worldwide, Moku accelerates the journey from idea to implementation by an order of magnitude, cutting the time and cost of advanced research and development. Designed by researchers for researchers, Moku delivers unparalleled efficiency in today’s most complex test scenarios while adapting to your evolving needs in the future. Experience Moku cost-free by requesting a demo today at https://liquidinstruments.com
About Melbourne Connect
Powered by The University of Melbourne in partnership with a consortium led by Lendlease, Melbourne Connect brings together world-class researchers, government, industry, entrepreneurs and higher-degree students in a purpose-built innovation precinct right in the heart of Carlton.
Drawing on the University’s expertise across emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, computer-science and cybersecurity, Melbourne Connect is a digital and data powerhouse with the people, place and programs at the precinct designed to help unlock digitally driven, data-enabled and socially responsible solutions to our most pressing challenges. For more information, visit melbconnect.com.au
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