Tag: 3d Printing
Mitsubishi Electric to showcase latest manufacturing technologies at JIMTOF 2026
Mitsubishi Electric will showcase its latest manufacturing technologies at the 33rd Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF 2026), with the company set to present automation and digital solutions aimed at supporting manufacturers across the production lifecycle.
3D-printed materials gain damage-sensing capability through new research
Researchers from the University of Glasgow and the University of Sydney have developed an approach that enables 3D-printed materials to detect and map damage as it develops, potentially supporting future applications in structural health monitoring.
Hyperion Systems puts 3D-printed ASTRA 460 through initial sea trial
Western Australian manufacturer Hyperion Systems has completed an initial sea trial of its 3D-printed ASTRA 460 unmanned surface vessel (USV), bringing its additively manufactured hull and marine systems together for on-water testing.
AMCRC adds ECU to strengthen additive manufacturing capability
Australia’s manufacturing capability is set to gain further research and industry support as Edith Cowan University (ECU) joins the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) as its newest research partner.
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).
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.
How Tasmanian dental group turns to in-house manufacturing to cut supply chain delays
A Tasmanian dental practice is bringing the manufacturing of some implants and prosthetic restorations in-house using 3D printing technology, aiming to reduce turnaround times and reliance on mainland dental laboratories.
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