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German partners use near-contour cooling to 3D-print metal injection moulding tool

The University of Rostock and metal construction company Stenzel MIM Technik have collaborated to create a 3D-printed metal injection mould (MIM) with AIM3D's CEM technology on an ExAM 255 system in a push to combine high accuracy and production speeds.

ORNL develops 3D-printable aluminum alloy for high-temperature manufacturing applications

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a new high-temperature, 3D-printable aluminum alloy that they say could expand the use of lightweight materials in automotive and aerospace applications while improving energy efficiency.

CSL’s $800 million vaccine manufacturing facility in Melbourne nears completion

CSL Seqirus has reached a major milestone in the construction of its new cutting-edge manufacturing facility for vaccine and antivenom manufacturing. 

Flight Centre Travel Group Named Winner of Plug and Play Corporate Innovation Award

Media Release by Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) For the second time in four years, Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has won Plug and Play’s...

Velo3D, US Army sign deal to develop 3D-printed parts for military supply chains

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.

From garage startup to smart tech leader: MyPlace champions local manufacturing and energy-efficient homes

As Australian households face rising energy costs and growing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint, smart home climate technologies are gaining traction as a practical solution. 

GME unveils new XRS-660 Handheld radio with GPS tracking

GME, an Australian-owned communication technology manufacturer, has launched the new XRS-660 Handheld UHF CB Radio, designed to help Australians stay in touch even in mobile phone black spot areas. 

Mars, Snickers, Milky Way to shift to paper-based packaging

The company behind globally loved snack brands Mars Bar, Snickers, and Milky Way is transitioning to paper-based packaging as of April 2023. 

Can this Queensland start-up improve general aviation safety in 2023?

With growing concerns for safety in Private Aviation, a new start-up in South-East Queensland is using advanced technology and developing exciting new training techniques, with a mission to produce the safest private pilots in the industry.

Key trends expected for the manufacturing sector in 2024

The manufacturing sector outlook for 2024 remains cautious amidst several challenges. Fiscal tightening, inflation, and geopolitical instability could undermine growth in 2024, and if favourable economic trends start to unwind, the risk of a downturn looms large.  
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains

Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.