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New method allows affordable 3D printing of structurally complex objects

Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new 3D printing method that allows objects with very different physical properties to be created within a single structure using relatively inexpensive equipment and widely available materials.

Underwater 3D printing research at Cornell targets maritime infrastructure

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Cornell University is developing a method to 3D-print concrete underwater, an approach that could change how maritime infrastructure is constructed and repaired, according to a university media release.

Early adopters of 2D barcodes to gain ‘competitive edge’ – Leibinger

The global packaging industry is seeing a shift toward 2D barcodes, which can carry significantly more data than traditional linear barcodes, and an industrial printing technology provider is calling it a “strategic evolution” rather than a simple technical update.

Titomic secures manufacturing contract to support Deutsche Bahn rail maintenance

Australian metal additive manufacturing company Titomic has received a purchase order from Deutsche Bahn Fahrzeuginstandhaltung GmbH to supply manufacturing equipment intended to support the maintenance of rolling stock components across the German rail network.

Bypassing the weakest link: How Relectrify targets energy costs in manufacturing

For generations, battery storage efficiency has been dictated by a hidden limitation: the performance of its weakest cell. In traditional designs, interconnected cells create a vulnerability where a single underperforming component compromises the entire pack's output.

Researchers advance manufacturing of 3D-printed bone implants

UNSW Canberra researchers have developed a new 3D-printed bone implant that could transform the manufacturing of personalised medical devices and improve treatment for fractures and bone injuries. 

MIT tool brings durability to AI-designed 3D printing

MIT researchers have developed a new AI system that allows people to create personalised 3D-printed objects that are both unique and durable.

FBR secures conditional order for Mantis welding robot to support US manufacturing

Robotic technology company FBR Limited has received a binding conditional purchase order valued at AUD 990,000 for its Mantis welding robot, in a deal aimed at supporting manufacturing operations in the United States.

Taiwan to invest $250B in US semiconductor manufacturing under new deal

The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office have signed a trade agreement that will build new semiconductor factories in the United States.

Research: Low-cost 3D printing set to boost manufacturing, market to hit $6.1B by 2034

The global manufacturing sector is poised for significant expansion in polymer extrusion 3D printing, according to a new report by Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research). 
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