Thursday, May 14, 2026

Automated support removal & finishing for metal AM — robots vs CNC

The use of metal additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, allowing for the creation of complex and intricate parts in a faster and more cost-effective manner.

Nano Dimension acquires technology and intellectual property of British software company Additive Flow

Israeli company Nano Dimension announced the acquisition of the technology and intellectual property of Additive Flow, a UK-based firm that provides solutions for 3D design simulation and optimisation.

Setting new standards with new Rittal AE Compact Enclosures

Sponsored content for APS Industrial In the fast-paced world of industrial operations, reliable and efficient enclosure solutions are crucial.  To meet these critical requirements, APS...

Metal AM post-processing innovator Rivelin Robotics to exhibit at Automatica 2023

Rivelin Robotics, a provider of metal additive manufacturing (AM) post-processing solutions, is set to showcase its automated NetShape Robot technology at the upcoming Automatica event taking place from 27 to 30 June in Munich, Germany. 

Investing in innovation to boost defence capability

Media Release by Defence The Defence Innovation Hub has awarded contracts worth $27 million to ten Australian businesses, including a Tasmanian research organisation. The Australian Government...

New 3D printing collaboration to transform industry

Researchers from RMIT, RUAG Australia and the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) are collaborating on a 2-year project for 3D printing aircraft parts using new laser...

UQ sets solar efficiency record using sustainable perovskite technology

Researchers from the University of Queensland have achieved what they claim as a new world record in solar cell efficiency using eco-friendly perovskite technology, in a development that underscores the university’s role at the forefront of renewable energy research.

Global 3D printing market reaches $3.7b in Q1 2023 with 10% sequential growth

Despite growing economic difficulties in the additive manufacturing (AM) global market, the first quarter of 2023 saw double-digit sequential growth to USD 3.7 billion (AUD 5.5 billion) compared to USD 3.4 billion (AUD 5 billion) during the same period of the prior quarter in, according to latest data from SmarTech Analysis. 

UMass Amherst tests 3D printing repair method on aging Massachusetts bridge

Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst have successfully demonstrated a pioneering use of 3D printing to repair aging infrastructure, applying a method called cold spray to a decommissioned bridge in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. 

Rockwell Automation enlists Ampcontrol as Gold Systems Integrator in PartnerNetwork program

Rockwell Automation has named Australian control solutions specialist Ampcontrol as a Gold Systems Integrator Partner within its PartnerNetwork program. 
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 enters final run-up to Brisbane debut

Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to play a critical role in the national economy, underpinned by ongoing investment in advanced technologies, automation, and high-value production.