Additive Mfg & 3D Printing

The Australian Army will trial a cutting edge 3D printing technology delivered in Darwin and used by the Royal Australian Navy. The 12-month trial of...

Engineers at RMIT University have developed a new type of 3D-printed titanium alloy that is approximately 29 per cent cheaper to produce than commonly used titanium alloys, marking what researchers describe as a significant advancement in additive manufacturing.

Markforged has launched the FX10 Metal Kit, which upgrades the FX10 3D printer to become what it claims as the first industrial model capable of printing both metal filaments and composites with continuous fibre reinforcement.

Western Sydney University researchers have secured more than $2.5 million in funding to support collaborative research and development projects aimed at strengthening Australia’s manufacturing sector. 

The market for additive manufacturing (AM) and materials could reach USD 183 billion (AUD 275 billion) by 2032, a 21.2 per cent spike in CAGR, as a result of the growing popularity of 3D printing, according to a market report from Future Market Insights.

Anyone remotely interested in marketing will have often heard about the so-called “so what” test. However grand the claim made about a new product or service, however hyperbolic the statements around it are if it doesn’t pass the customer “so what” test it will most likely fall flat, or at best not achieve hoped-for attention.

Researchers at UBC Okanagan, in partnership with Drexel University, have unveiled a novel compound capable of revolutionising telecommunication antennas and connectivity devices through 3D printing.

The Australian Army has extended its industry partnership with Australian manufacturer SPEE3D to trial the company’s technology for a further 12 months. Steven Camilleri, CTO...

A cutting-edge metal printer is quickly positioning the Northern Territory at the forefront of advanced metal manufacturing. Located at Charles Darwin University (CDU), the world’s...