Technology

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

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.

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.

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). 

OceanBit and Energy Estate have announced a partnership to develop ocean thermal power plants and associated digital infrastructure, with an initial focus on coastal and island communities in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Velo3D has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the US Army’s DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center to develop and qualify additively manufactured metal parts aimed at addressing supply chain challenges affecting ground combat vehicles and other military systems.

Manufacturing expertise from London-based additive manufacturer 3D People has been used to produce a critical component for a maritime efficiency system trialled on a liquefied natural gas carrier.

The Australian Government is investing almost $40 million in emerging technologies and artificial intelligence to strengthen the Australian Defence Force’s ability to make faster and more accurate decisions, according to the Department of Defence.

Duke School of Medicine has announced the launch of a four-year, USD 3.2 million research effort aimed at developing and using a 3D-printed living lung model to better understand how influenza interacts with bacteria in the human respiratory system.

Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) has published a new market report outlining its assessment of the polymer extrusion 3D printing sector, estimating the market will be worth USD 2.2 billion in 2025 and grow to USD 6.1 billion by 2034.