About Hyperion
We build production systems where conventional manufacturing cannot move fast enough, close enough, or flexibly enough.
Why we exist
Traditional manufacturing is centralised, slow, and supply-chain dependent.
For large, specialised, or time-critical parts, conventional production can become too slow, too rigid, or too difficult to access. Hyperion was built to move manufacturing capability closer to where parts and infrastructure are needed.
What we build
Deployable production systems for large-format additive manufacturing.
Hyperion combines advanced polymer materials, robotic systems, process development, and operational support to produce complex parts, tooling, structures, and infrastructure outside conventional factory settings.
Where it is used
Defence
Deployable manufacturing for operational environments and critical defence infrastructure
Marine
Large-format production capability for vessels, maritime infrastructure, and marine applications
Construction & infrastructure
Complex formwork, tooling, and structural components for built environment projects
Critical resources & mining
On-demand production of parts and components in remote operational sites
Education
Advanced manufacturing systems supporting research and training programs
Leadership
Executive team
Joshua Wigley
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Bio
Josh is the Founder & CEO of Hyperion Systems, where he is developing advanced, containerised manufacturing systems that enable faster, more flexible production of critical components in high-cost and remote environments. His work combines robotics, advanced materials, and digital manufacturing to support a more resilient, distributed model for industries including defence, infrastructure, and marine. Prior to founding Hyperion, he worked in AI and automation consulting at Deloitte Australia. He holds a double degree in Physics and Electronic & Communications Engineering from Curtin University, with a focus on strengthening supply chains and sovereign manufacturing capability.
Julia O'Neill
Chief Financial Officer
Bio
Julia is a senior commercial and financial executive with nearly three decades of experience across large‑scale, asset‑intensive industries. As Chief Financial Officer, she brings deep capability in investment evaluation, capital governance and operational performance, shaped by senior roles at Rio Tinto Iron Ore across digital portfolio oversight, sales and operational planning, finance business partnering and commercial analysis. Her background across the full iron ore value chain enables a highly integrated commercial perspective, and she is known for simplifying complexity, interrogating assumptions and strengthening decision quality through disciplined, evidence‑based financial stewardship. Julia has led major capital reviews, Post Investment Reviews and complex contract analyses, with global exposure across China and India enhancing her insight into innovation ecosystems, product strategy and supply chain maturity. She also contributes to community and governance leadership through roles including the Finance Committee of Santa Maria College, and previous service as Board Chair of Melville Primary School and as a member of the WA Museum’s Access & Inclusion Panel. She holds an MBA (International) from the University of Western Australia, a Graduate Certificate in Mineral Economics from Curtin University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from UWA.
Tim Dean
Chief Commercial Officer
Bio
Tim is a leading commentator and expert in digital finance and financial marketing, operating as a founder, adviser, investor, and mentor across Australian and European markets. His portfolio spans lead generation, lending technology, technical resourcing, asset management, and revenue growth strategy. He has built and scaled major online financial services businesses in the UK and Australia, serving hundreds of thousands of consumers, and has also contributed to industry bodies to promote best practices and responsible lending in collaboration with regulators and government.
David Budge
Chief Technology Officer
Bio
David is the Chief Technical Officer at Hyperion Systems, where he leads R&D with a focus on developing advanced manufacturing technologies and driving innovation across the business. An experienced leader in complex corporate environments, he has held roles spanning R&D and Maintenance Management, as well as serving as CTO of Aurora Labs. He brings deep expertise in technology development, joint ventures, contract negotiation, capital raising, and board governance, complemented by a strong track record in team building, stakeholder engagement, and shareholder relations. With a BSc in Chemistry and a focus on disciplined execution, he combines technical leadership with financial accountability to guide projects from concept to delivery and support sustainable organisational growth.
Joshua Wigley
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Bio
Josh is the Founder & CEO of Hyperion Systems, where he is developing advanced, containerised manufacturing systems that enable faster, more flexible production of critical components in high-cost and remote environments. His work combines robotics, advanced materials, and digital manufacturing to support a more resilient, distributed model for industries including defence, infrastructure, and marine. Prior to founding Hyperion, he worked in AI and automation consulting at Deloitte Australia. He holds a double degree in Physics and Electronic & Communications Engineering from Curtin University, with a focus on strengthening supply chains and sovereign manufacturing capability.
Tim Dean
Chief Commercial Officer
Bio
Tim is a leading commentator and expert in digital finance and financial marketing, operating as a founder, adviser, investor, and mentor across Australian and European markets. His portfolio spans lead generation, lending technology, technical resourcing, asset management, and revenue growth strategy. He has built and scaled major online financial services businesses in the UK and Australia, serving hundreds of thousands of consumers, and has also contributed to industry bodies to promote best practices and responsible lending in collaboration with regulators and government.
David Budge
Chief Technology Officer
Bio
David is the Chief Technical Officer at Hyperion Systems, where he leads R&D with a focus on developing advanced manufacturing technologies and driving innovation across the business. An experienced leader in complex corporate environments, he has held roles spanning R&D and Maintenance Management, as well as serving as CTO of Aurora Labs. He brings deep expertise in technology development, joint ventures, contract negotiation, capital raising, and board governance, complemented by a strong track record in team building, stakeholder engagement, and shareholder relations. With a BSc in Chemistry and a focus on disciplined execution, he combines technical leadership with financial accountability to guide projects from concept to delivery and support sustainable organisational growth.
Julia O'Neill
Chief Financial Officer
Bio
Julia is a senior commercial and financial executive with nearly three decades of experience across large‑scale, asset‑intensive industries. As Chief Financial Officer, she brings deep capability in investment evaluation, capital governance and operational performance, shaped by senior roles at Rio Tinto Iron Ore across digital portfolio oversight, sales and operational planning, finance business partnering and commercial analysis. Her background across the full iron ore value chain enables a highly integrated commercial perspective, and she is known for simplifying complexity, interrogating assumptions and strengthening decision quality through disciplined, evidence‑based financial stewardship. Julia has led major capital reviews, Post Investment Reviews and complex contract analyses, with global exposure across China and India enhancing her insight into innovation ecosystems, product strategy and supply chain maturity. She also contributes to community and governance leadership through roles including the Finance Committee of Santa Maria College, and previous service as Board Chair of Melville Primary School and as a member of the WA Museum’s Access & Inclusion Panel. She holds an MBA (International) from the University of Western Australia, a Graduate Certificate in Mineral Economics from Curtin University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from UWA.
Joshua Wigley
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Bio
Josh is the Founder & CEO of Hyperion Systems, where he is developing advanced, containerised manufacturing systems that enable faster, more flexible production of critical components in high-cost and remote environments. His work combines robotics, advanced materials, and digital manufacturing to support a more resilient, distributed model for industries including defence, infrastructure, and marine. Prior to founding Hyperion, he worked in AI and automation consulting at Deloitte Australia. He holds a double degree in Physics and Electronic & Communications Engineering from Curtin University, with a focus on strengthening supply chains and sovereign manufacturing capability.
Tim Dean
Chief Commercial Officer
Bio
Tim is a leading commentator and expert in digital finance and financial marketing, operating as a founder, adviser, investor, and mentor across Australian and European markets. His portfolio spans lead generation, lending technology, technical resourcing, asset management, and revenue growth strategy. He has built and scaled major online financial services businesses in the UK and Australia, serving hundreds of thousands of consumers, and has also contributed to industry bodies to promote best practices and responsible lending in collaboration with regulators and government.
David Budge
Chief Technology Officer
Bio
David is the Chief Technical Officer at Hyperion Systems, where he leads R&D with a focus on developing advanced manufacturing technologies and driving innovation across the business. An experienced leader in complex corporate environments, he has held roles spanning R&D and Maintenance Management, as well as serving as CTO of Aurora Labs. He brings deep expertise in technology development, joint ventures, contract negotiation, capital raising, and board governance, complemented by a strong track record in team building, stakeholder engagement, and shareholder relations. With a BSc in Chemistry and a focus on disciplined execution, he combines technical leadership with financial accountability to guide projects from concept to delivery and support sustainable organisational growth.
Julia O'Neill
Chief Financial Officer
Bio
Julia is a senior commercial and financial executive with nearly three decades of experience across large‑scale, asset‑intensive industries. As Chief Financial Officer, she brings deep capability in investment evaluation, capital governance and operational performance, shaped by senior roles at Rio Tinto Iron Ore across digital portfolio oversight, sales and operational planning, finance business partnering and commercial analysis. Her background across the full iron ore value chain enables a highly integrated commercial perspective, and she is known for simplifying complexity, interrogating assumptions and strengthening decision quality through disciplined, evidence‑based financial stewardship. Julia has led major capital reviews, Post Investment Reviews and complex contract analyses, with global exposure across China and India enhancing her insight into innovation ecosystems, product strategy and supply chain maturity. She also contributes to community and governance leadership through roles including the Finance Committee of Santa Maria College, and previous service as Board Chair of Melville Primary School and as a member of the WA Museum’s Access & Inclusion Panel. She holds an MBA (International) from the University of Western Australia, a Graduate Certificate in Mineral Economics from Curtin University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from UWA.
Joshua Wigley
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Bio
Josh is the Founder & CEO of Hyperion Systems, where he is developing advanced, containerised manufacturing systems that enable faster, more flexible production of critical components in high-cost and remote environments. His work combines robotics, advanced materials, and digital manufacturing to support a more resilient, distributed model for industries including defence, infrastructure, and marine. Prior to founding Hyperion, he worked in AI and automation consulting at Deloitte Australia. He holds a double degree in Physics and Electronic & Communications Engineering from Curtin University, with a focus on strengthening supply chains and sovereign manufacturing capability.
David Budge
Chief Technology Officer
Bio
David is the Chief Technical Officer at Hyperion Systems, where he leads R&D with a focus on developing advanced manufacturing technologies and driving innovation across the business. An experienced leader in complex corporate environments, he has held roles spanning R&D and Maintenance Management, as well as serving as CTO of Aurora Labs. He brings deep expertise in technology development, joint ventures, contract negotiation, capital raising, and board governance, complemented by a strong track record in team building, stakeholder engagement, and shareholder relations. With a BSc in Chemistry and a focus on disciplined execution, he combines technical leadership with financial accountability to guide projects from concept to delivery and support sustainable organisational growth.
Tim Dean
Chief Commercial Officer
Bio
Tim is a leading commentator and expert in digital finance and financial marketing, operating as a founder, adviser, investor, and mentor across Australian and European markets. His portfolio spans lead generation, lending technology, technical resourcing, asset management, and revenue growth strategy. He has built and scaled major online financial services businesses in the UK and Australia, serving hundreds of thousands of consumers, and has also contributed to industry bodies to promote best practices and responsible lending in collaboration with regulators and government.
Julia O'Neill
Chief Financial Officer
Bio
Julia is a senior commercial and financial executive with nearly three decades of experience across large‑scale, asset‑intensive industries. As Chief Financial Officer, she brings deep capability in investment evaluation, capital governance and operational performance, shaped by senior roles at Rio Tinto Iron Ore across digital portfolio oversight, sales and operational planning, finance business partnering and commercial analysis. Her background across the full iron ore value chain enables a highly integrated commercial perspective, and she is known for simplifying complexity, interrogating assumptions and strengthening decision quality through disciplined, evidence‑based financial stewardship. Julia has led major capital reviews, Post Investment Reviews and complex contract analyses, with global exposure across China and India enhancing her insight into innovation ecosystems, product strategy and supply chain maturity. She also contributes to community and governance leadership through roles including the Finance Committee of Santa Maria College, and previous service as Board Chair of Melville Primary School and as a member of the WA Museum’s Access & Inclusion Panel. She holds an MBA (International) from the University of Western Australia, a Graduate Certificate in Mineral Economics from Curtin University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from UWA.
Advisory
Mike Deeks CSC
Advisor
Bio
Mike is a highly experienced Defence and maritime industry leader with more than five decades of experience across military service, government, advanced manufacturing and executive leadership. Beginning his career as a Naval Officer, Mike later held senior roles including General Manager – Defence at Civmec, Managing Director of Forgacs Marine & Defence, Western Australian Agent General and Group Managing Director at Blue Ocean Marine Tech Systems. He brings Hyperion extensive knowledge of Defence procurement, shipbuilding, marine engineering, international trade and sovereign industrial capability. His experience supports Hyperion’s development of advanced manufacturing systems for Defence, maritime and other critical industry applications, as well as its engagement with government, major contractors and strategic partners.
James Bowie
Advisor
Bio
James is an experienced corporate and industry advisor with a background spanning oil and gas, energy development, government engagement, export markets and strategic stakeholder relations. He has advised organisations and projects across the energy value chain, with a focus on commercial strategy, industry development and the regulatory and stakeholder environments surrounding major resources and infrastructure projects. James has served as a senior advisor to NH3 Clean Energy and the Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre, contributing to the development of emerging energy technologies and Australia’s future export capabilities. He brings Hyperion valuable insight into the oil and gas, energy and resources sectors, particularly where advanced manufacturing, localised production and deployable industrial systems can strengthen supply chains, support major projects and create new commercial opportunities.
Lauren Stafford
Advisor
Bio
Lauren is an experienced technology and innovation leader with a background spanning advanced manufacturing, mining, digital transformation, research commercialisation and government advisory. She is currently Industry Business Development Lead for Mining and Manufacturing at Amazon Web Services, working with industrial organisations to adopt cloud infrastructure, data-driven operations and advanced digital technologies. Her previous roles include Director at Industry Innovation and Science Australia, Member of the Research Infrastructure Advisory Board, Director at Australia’s Economic Accelerator and Director of Product Management at First Mode. Lauren brings Hyperion valuable expertise in translating emerging technologies into commercially viable industrial solutions. Her experience supports the development of digitally enabled manufacturing systems, stronger commercialisation pathways and closer integration between industry, government and research.
Luke Blackbourn
Advisor
Bio
Luke is a globally experienced corporate affairs, government relations and stakeholder engagement leader with a background across energy, resources, infrastructure and international development. His work spans strategic communications, public affairs, Indigenous engagement and social impact across Australia, North America, Africa, Europe and Asia. He has held senior roles with Strategies and Solutions, the Studio School of Australia and Fortescue Future Industries. Luke’s experience includes leading the Social Impact Management Plan for the Gorgon LNG Project, establishing Chevron Australasia’s Aboriginal recruitment function and advising on international economic development initiatives. He brings Hyperion extensive expertise in government relations, corporate positioning and complex stakeholder engagement, supporting the company’s growth across Defence, energy, resources and critical infrastructure markets.
Sean L'Estrange
Advisor
Bio
MBA.Dist.(Curtin); GAICD; Grad.Dip.Mgt.Defence (ADC); psc(j)(ACSC); Grad.Dip.Resource Mgt (ADF); M.Ed.Leadership (NDA). Sean brings senior Defence, government and commercial strategy experience to Hyperion’s growth across sovereign manufacturing, national security and critical infrastructure markets. As Director of Intoto Solutions, he has advised organisations across resources, health and government on business resilience, operational performance and strategic growth. His Defence experience includes service as an Australian Defence Force Colonel, operations analysis in Afghanistan, advisory responsibilities at Air Command Australia and evaluation and certification work at Headquarters Joint Operations Command. Sean has also served as Western Australia’s Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Finance and Small Business. His combination of operational Defence experience, government leadership and commercial advisory capability supports Hyperion’s market expansion, government engagement, sovereign capability development and long-term strategic positioning.
Mike Deeks CSC
Advisor
Bio
Mike is a highly experienced Defence and maritime industry leader with more than five decades of experience across military service, government, advanced manufacturing and executive leadership. Beginning his career as a Naval Officer, Mike later held senior roles including General Manager – Defence at Civmec, Managing Director of Forgacs Marine & Defence, Western Australian Agent General and Group Managing Director at Blue Ocean Marine Tech Systems. He brings Hyperion extensive knowledge of Defence procurement, shipbuilding, marine engineering, international trade and sovereign industrial capability. His experience supports Hyperion’s development of advanced manufacturing systems for Defence, maritime and other critical industry applications, as well as its engagement with government, major contractors and strategic partners.
Sean L'Estrange
Advisor
Bio
MBA.Dist.(Curtin); GAICD; Grad.Dip.Mgt.Defence (ADC); psc(j)(ACSC); Grad.Dip.Resource Mgt (ADF); M.Ed.Leadership (NDA). Sean brings senior Defence, government and commercial strategy experience to Hyperion’s growth across sovereign manufacturing, national security and critical infrastructure markets. As Director of Intoto Solutions, he has advised organisations across resources, health and government on business resilience, operational performance and strategic growth. His Defence experience includes service as an Australian Defence Force Colonel, operations analysis in Afghanistan, advisory responsibilities at Air Command Australia and evaluation and certification work at Headquarters Joint Operations Command. Sean has also served as Western Australia’s Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Finance and Small Business. His combination of operational Defence experience, government leadership and commercial advisory capability supports Hyperion’s market expansion, government engagement, sovereign capability development and long-term strategic positioning.
Luke Blackbourn
Advisor
Bio
Luke is a globally experienced corporate affairs, government relations and stakeholder engagement leader with a background across energy, resources, infrastructure and international development. His work spans strategic communications, public affairs, Indigenous engagement and social impact across Australia, North America, Africa, Europe and Asia. He has held senior roles with Strategies and Solutions, the Studio School of Australia and Fortescue Future Industries. Luke’s experience includes leading the Social Impact Management Plan for the Gorgon LNG Project, establishing Chevron Australasia’s Aboriginal recruitment function and advising on international economic development initiatives. He brings Hyperion extensive expertise in government relations, corporate positioning and complex stakeholder engagement, supporting the company’s growth across Defence, energy, resources and critical infrastructure markets.
Lauren Stafford
Advisor
Bio
Lauren is an experienced technology and innovation leader with a background spanning advanced manufacturing, mining, digital transformation, research commercialisation and government advisory. She is currently Industry Business Development Lead for Mining and Manufacturing at Amazon Web Services, working with industrial organisations to adopt cloud infrastructure, data-driven operations and advanced digital technologies. Her previous roles include Director at Industry Innovation and Science Australia, Member of the Research Infrastructure Advisory Board, Director at Australia’s Economic Accelerator and Director of Product Management at First Mode. Lauren brings Hyperion valuable expertise in translating emerging technologies into commercially viable industrial solutions. Her experience supports the development of digitally enabled manufacturing systems, stronger commercialisation pathways and closer integration between industry, government and research.
James Bowie
Advisor
Bio
James is an experienced corporate and industry advisor with a background spanning oil and gas, energy development, government engagement, export markets and strategic stakeholder relations. He has advised organisations and projects across the energy value chain, with a focus on commercial strategy, industry development and the regulatory and stakeholder environments surrounding major resources and infrastructure projects. James has served as a senior advisor to NH3 Clean Energy and the Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre, contributing to the development of emerging energy technologies and Australia’s future export capabilities. He brings Hyperion valuable insight into the oil and gas, energy and resources sectors, particularly where advanced manufacturing, localised production and deployable industrial systems can strengthen supply chains, support major projects and create new commercial opportunities.
Mike Deeks CSC
Advisor
Bio
Mike is a highly experienced Defence and maritime industry leader with more than five decades of experience across military service, government, advanced manufacturing and executive leadership. Beginning his career as a Naval Officer, Mike later held senior roles including General Manager – Defence at Civmec, Managing Director of Forgacs Marine & Defence, Western Australian Agent General and Group Managing Director at Blue Ocean Marine Tech Systems. He brings Hyperion extensive knowledge of Defence procurement, shipbuilding, marine engineering, international trade and sovereign industrial capability. His experience supports Hyperion’s development of advanced manufacturing systems for Defence, maritime and other critical industry applications, as well as its engagement with government, major contractors and strategic partners.
Lauren Stafford
Advisor
Bio
Lauren is an experienced technology and innovation leader with a background spanning advanced manufacturing, mining, digital transformation, research commercialisation and government advisory. She is currently Industry Business Development Lead for Mining and Manufacturing at Amazon Web Services, working with industrial organisations to adopt cloud infrastructure, data-driven operations and advanced digital technologies. Her previous roles include Director at Industry Innovation and Science Australia, Member of the Research Infrastructure Advisory Board, Director at Australia’s Economic Accelerator and Director of Product Management at First Mode. Lauren brings Hyperion valuable expertise in translating emerging technologies into commercially viable industrial solutions. Her experience supports the development of digitally enabled manufacturing systems, stronger commercialisation pathways and closer integration between industry, government and research.
Sean L'Estrange
Advisor
Bio
MBA.Dist.(Curtin); GAICD; Grad.Dip.Mgt.Defence (ADC); psc(j)(ACSC); Grad.Dip.Resource Mgt (ADF); M.Ed.Leadership (NDA). Sean brings senior Defence, government and commercial strategy experience to Hyperion’s growth across sovereign manufacturing, national security and critical infrastructure markets. As Director of Intoto Solutions, he has advised organisations across resources, health and government on business resilience, operational performance and strategic growth. His Defence experience includes service as an Australian Defence Force Colonel, operations analysis in Afghanistan, advisory responsibilities at Air Command Australia and evaluation and certification work at Headquarters Joint Operations Command. Sean has also served as Western Australia’s Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Finance and Small Business. His combination of operational Defence experience, government leadership and commercial advisory capability supports Hyperion’s market expansion, government engagement, sovereign capability development and long-term strategic positioning.
James Bowie
Advisor
Bio
James is an experienced corporate and industry advisor with a background spanning oil and gas, energy development, government engagement, export markets and strategic stakeholder relations. He has advised organisations and projects across the energy value chain, with a focus on commercial strategy, industry development and the regulatory and stakeholder environments surrounding major resources and infrastructure projects. James has served as a senior advisor to NH3 Clean Energy and the Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre, contributing to the development of emerging energy technologies and Australia’s future export capabilities. He brings Hyperion valuable insight into the oil and gas, energy and resources sectors, particularly where advanced manufacturing, localised production and deployable industrial systems can strengthen supply chains, support major projects and create new commercial opportunities.
Luke Blackbourn
Advisor
Bio
Luke is a globally experienced corporate affairs, government relations and stakeholder engagement leader with a background across energy, resources, infrastructure and international development. His work spans strategic communications, public affairs, Indigenous engagement and social impact across Australia, North America, Africa, Europe and Asia. He has held senior roles with Strategies and Solutions, the Studio School of Australia and Fortescue Future Industries. Luke’s experience includes leading the Social Impact Management Plan for the Gorgon LNG Project, establishing Chevron Australasia’s Aboriginal recruitment function and advising on international economic development initiatives. He brings Hyperion extensive expertise in government relations, corporate positioning and complex stakeholder engagement, supporting the company’s growth across Defence, energy, resources and critical infrastructure markets.
The team
Danielle Mettam
Transformation Lead
Jorja Martin
Robotics Engineer
Milkias Gunsa
Marketing & Project Coordinator
Shaylie Kemps
Operations and Compliance Manager
Cooper Gleeson
Robotics Undergraduate Engineer
Tenzin Carson
Marketing Officer
Raine Kent
Mechanical Engineer
Prageeth Abayakoon
Mechanical Engineer
Yagan Burns
Workshop Manager
Danielle Mettam
Transformation Lead
Raine Kent
Mechanical Engineer
Cooper Gleeson
Robotics Undergraduate Engineer
Milkias Gunsa
Marketing & Project Coordinator
Yagan Burns
Workshop Manager
Shaylie Kemps
Operations and Compliance Manager
Jorja Martin
Robotics Engineer
Prageeth Abayakoon
Mechanical Engineer
Tenzin Carson
Marketing Officer
Danielle Mettam
Transformation Lead
Shaylie Kemps
Operations and Compliance Manager
Raine Kent
Mechanical Engineer
Jorja Martin
Robotics Engineer
Cooper Gleeson
Robotics Undergraduate Engineer
Prageeth Abayakoon
Mechanical Engineer
Milkias Gunsa
Marketing & Project Coordinator
Tenzin Carson
Marketing Officer