A3D-Ares agreement aims to accelerate R&D, manufacturing of small-arms components
Aurora Labs has moved to expand its role in Australia’s defence manufacturing sector, announcing a Memorandum of Understanding with Ares Armaments Australia to progress research, development and rapid production techniques for advanced small-arms components.
University of Sydney develops 3D printed blood vessels to aid stroke research
Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed a new 3D printing technique to manufacture anatomically accurate replicas of human blood vessels in just two hours, a development the university says could advance the study of strokes and the testing of new treatments.
Updated SLA materials from Formlabs target stronger manufacturing outcomes
Formlabs has announced a new suite of stereolithography (SLA) materials designed to bring 3D printing closer to mainstream manufacturing, introducing resins that the company says now rival widely used industrial thermoplastics.
ASC, Austal partner to advance additive manufacturing for naval capability
Austal has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ASC to advance additive manufacturing technologies and strengthen Australia’s sovereign naval capability, marking what the company describes as a key step in expanding the role of advanced manufacturing in shipbuilding and submarine sustainment.
Swinburne researchers develop 3D printing system using earth to tackle housing crisis
Researchers from Swinburne University of Technology are developing a 3D printing technology that uses earth, plant fibres and other natural materials to help address Australia’s housing shortage.
