Elkem’s additively manufactured silicone parts take center stage at Formnext 2023
Silicone solutions provider Elkem is set to present its wide-ranging portfolio of silicone technologies at Formnext 2023, scheduled to take place from 7 to 10 November 2023.
Swinburne researchers develop 3D printing system using earth to tackle housing crisis
Researchers from Swinburne University of Technology are developing a 3D printing technology that uses earth, plant fibres and other natural materials to help address Australia’s housing shortage.
Yeast dust enables cheap and fast virus detection test – UQ researchers
Researchers from the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) at the University of Queensland have developed powdery "nanoprobes" from baker's yeast that may one day be used to quickly and cheaply identify viruses in an environment.
ORNL unveils AI tool to accelerate nuclear material inspections by 85%
A new software algorithm developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has reduced inspection times for 3D-printed parts used in nuclear applications by 85...
UniSA Precision Engineering Centre launches with $10M investment in advanced optics
The University of South Australia is set to open the Precision Engineering Centre, a $10 million facility showcasing new advanced optics capabilities that aim to revolutionise a range of industries.
WA’s lithium mining operations see uptick in demand
The Western Australian government has commended the skyrocketing demand for the state’s spodumene concentrate, which has become a significant job-creating industry in WA.Â
Graphene oxide study paves the way for strengthened 3D-printed concrete
Engineers from RMIT University and the University of Melbourne have conducted research, introducing graphene oxide into 3D-printed concrete to enhance strength and printability.
Plastics Live — The Forum To Assess Manufacturing Alternatives For Plastics Manufacturing
As additive manufacturing (AM) / 3D printing continues to evolve, many of the pre-conceptions concerning its usefulness as a production technology for plastic parts and components need to be revisited. Now an established technology set, with a 30-year plus pedigree in industry, 3D printing is no longer just a solution for rapid prototyping applications.
A3D-Ares agreement aims to accelerate R&D, manufacturing of small-arms components
Aurora Labs has moved to expand its role in Australia’s defence manufacturing sector, announcing a Memorandum of Understanding with Ares Armaments Australia to progress research, development and rapid production techniques for advanced small-arms components.
Penn State researchers pioneer 3D printing method to fuse multiple metals in complex builds
Researchers at Penn State have developed a new 3D-printing technique capable of combining two different metals into a single, complex structure - an advancement that was previously only achievable through welding.
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