Global 3D printing market grows 12% to $4.48B in Q2 2026 – AM Research
The global additive manufacturing (AM) market reached $4.48 billion in the second quarter of 2026, representing 12% year-on-year growth, according to data from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research).
CityUHK and Cambridge partner on Industry 5.0 manufacturing research
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the University of Cambridge have established a new research centre focused on advancing smart manufacturing and supporting Hong Kong’s transition towards Industry 5.0.
Industrial robot installations rise 11% as global stock hits 5 million – report
The number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide reached a record five million units in 2025, according to the World Robotics 2026 Report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
Manufacturing shifts towards closed-loop metal supply chains, AM Research says
Manufacturing adoption of metal additive manufacturing (AM) is increasingly being linked to the development of closed-loop material supply chains, as manufacturers seek greater access to critical metals and resilience against supply disruptions, according to a white paper from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) and Continuum Powders.
AML3D joins $3.9M advanced aerospace manufacturing project
Australian manufacturing technology company AML3D has joined a three-year aerospace manufacturing research and development project involving industry and research partners, including an unnamed aerospace prime.
Manufacturing sector to gather in Adelaide for national additive manufacturing forum
Australia’s manufacturing sector will be in focus when industry, research and government representatives gather in Adelaide for the Additive Manufacturing Forum 2026 on 28 to 29 October.
UNSW technology turns regional hotel into community power plant
A regional hotel in Bowral is set to trial a new community energy model combining rooftop solar, battery storage and artificial intelligence, as part of a $4 million project led by UNSW Sydney.
Scott Technology launches palletiser as manufacturing footprint pressures drive MHL strategy
Scott Technology has launched a new automated palletising system targeting manufacturers seeking higher production throughput within constrained manufacturing footprints, as the New Zealand-based automation company expands its Materials Handling & Logistics (MHL) portfolio.
Manufacturing order sees AML3D supply 3D-printed components for US Navy submarines
Australian advanced manufacturing company AML3D has received an initial production parts order valued at approximately AU$0.5 million to supply components for US Navy nuclear submarines.
CSIRO Powder Lab targets tailored materials for metal 3D printing
CSIRO has commissioned a new Powder Lab in Clayton, Melbourne, to help Australian manufacturers develop and test tailored metal powders for additive manufacturing.
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