Sydney facility turns e-waste plastics into 3D printer filament
A new Sydney facility is tackling Australia’s e-waste problem by converting discarded plastics from electronics into high-value 3D printing filament, marking the first commercial use of UNSW’s Plastics Filament MICROfactorie technology outside its SMaRT Centre.
MIT develops multi-directional artificial muscle, advancing soft robotics
MIT engineers have developed artificial muscle tissue capable of flexing in multiple directions, a breakthrough that could pave the way for soft, biohybrid robots with enhanced movement.
OSU researcher to explore advanced 3D printing with NASA scientists
Dr Sri Ramesh, an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University’s School of Industrial Engineering and Management, has received a NASA Established Program to Simulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) travel grant.
EOS rolls out new metal 3D printing materials for oil & gas, semiconductor sectors
EOS has announced the introduction of two new metal additive manufacturing (AM) materials designed to enhance industrial 3D printing solutions for the oil and gas and semiconductor industries.
America Makes launches $1.1M project to boost US-UK additive manufacturing collab
America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) have launched a $1.1 million project call under the Allied Additive Manufacturing Interoperability (AAMI) Program.
Ambulance Victoria adopts 3D printing to enhance paramedic training
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is integrating advanced 3D printing technology into its training programs to enhance the skills of Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) paramedics, ensuring they are prepared for critical airway procedures in high-pressure emergency situations.
AI uncovers new method to strengthen titanium alloys, accelerate manufacturing
Johns Hopkins researchers have used AI to refine titanium alloy manufacturing, accelerating production while preserving or enhancing strength, a breakthrough with potential benefits for aerospace, defense, and medical industries.
HII installs first 3D-printed valve manifold on aircraft carrier
HII has announced the successful installation of the first additively manufactured valve manifold assembly on a new construction aircraft carrier at its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division.
AM Research: Additive manufacturing to gain ground in data centres by 2033
A new report by Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) highlights a growing opportunity for 3D printing technology in data center infrastructure, with penetration rates for additive manufacturing (AM) expected to rise significantly through 2033.
3D-printed catamaran signals shift in boat manufacturing
V2 Group and Caracol AM have developed the first functional large-format 3D-printed monolithic catamaran, a six-meter vessel built with robotic 3D printing technology to advance the scalability of 3D-printed boats.
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