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Melbourne-based metal fabricator Aston Precision grew from a spare bedroom to an established industry player in just three years.

In the dynamic medical field, micro moulding has increasingly become the foundation for innovation, particularly in the creation of cutting-edge biomedical devices.

A 2022 study by Roy Morgan has shown that 90% of Australians think we should be undertaking more manufacturing in Australia.

Defence organisations in the United States and the rest of the world are under increased pressure to maintain their competitive edge by examining the most recent technology developments as the balance of power shifts and pressure grows.

In just four weeks, the spotlight will shine on Australia’s industrial heart as Australian Manufacturing Week 2025 (AMW) takes over Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre for four days of cutting-edge tech, world-class innovation, and industry-defining conversations.

The race is on to make space components more dependable, affordable, scalable, and producible using agile manufacturing techniques as the aerospace industry moves quickly towards additive manufacturing (AM) as a method to convert innovative, physics-based designs into higher-performing parts.

Additive manufacturing continues to revolutionise how components and tools are manufactured on a large scale. However, due to a lack of materials, lengthy print times, high cost, and strict quality criteria, 3D printing was not initially a feasible alternative for large-scale industrial manufacturing.

A recent breakthrough in 3D bioprinting technology has paved the way for the creation of multi-layered living skin with the potential to regenerate hair follicles.

Across the continually evolving manufacturing landscape, the integration of automation solutions continues to move quickly. For metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes the same is true. However, the post processing of metal parts, which is critical for successful outcomes, has been largely overlooked causing serious bottlenecks in the process chain — until now.

As it enters its second decade of operation, Tonsley Innovation District said it keeps a laser-focused dedication to fostering innovation and reviving the state's economy.