Sunday, September 20, 2026

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.

Apple launches foldable iPhone Duo with 3D-printed titanium hinge cover

Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, featuring a 3D-printed hinge cover made from 100 per cent recycled titanium as part of the device’s hardware design.

Stanford research advances multimaterial 3D printing for manufacturing

Stanford University researchers are developing multimaterial 3D printing techniques aimed at expanding manufacturing applications across cultivated meat, robotics, energy storage, aerospace and other industries.

CSIRO outlines growing role of 3D printing in Australian manufacturing

Australia’s manufacturing industry is increasingly adopting 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, as companies seek more flexible, resilient and efficient ways to produce high-value components, according to CSIRO.

EPFL engineers develop 3D-printed acoustic cavities for sound-powered robots

EPFL engineers have developed hollow acoustic cavities that can convert sound waves into directional thrust, a technique they say could enable small robots and ultralight aerial vehicles to move without conventional on-board actuators or electronics.

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