Nikon acquires majority ownership in metal 3D printing startup Morf3D
Japanese camera maker Nikon has purchased a majority stake in Morf3D Inc. a metal additive manufacturer for the aerospace, space and defence industries, for...
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.
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...
Victorian medtech manufacturers receive government support to scale operations
The Victorian government has expressed its support for the expansion of Australian medtech manufacturers Seer Medical and 4D Medical, which have been continuously growing...
Swinburne researchers receive funding to improve security of smart home devices
Swinburne University researchers have been awarded a $360,000 grant by the Federal Government to develop a technology that would prevent cyber-attacks on smart home...
‘Uncharted territory’: UNSW researchers develop ‘smart’ stem cells from human fat
Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney are developing a new type of stem cell, one made from human fat, that...
UniSA, VPG, and SMR Australia collaborate on space optics additive manufacturing project
In a collaborative effort spearheaded by the University of South Australia (UniSA), with industry partners VPG Innovation and SMR Australia, a project is underway to revolutionise optical components for Earth observation through additive manufacturing.
Thales kickstarts new era of precision manufacturing at its Lithgow facility in NSW
Construction has commenced on a new $6.5 million building that marks the beginning of a new era for Thales Australia’s Lithgow Arms business and...
3D Metalforge awarded ABS’ first-ever 3D printing certification
ASX-listed manufacturing company 3D Metalforge (3MF) has secured the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) license for additive production of metal parts.
The certification was awarded...
3D printing specialists Titomic lists on the ASX
Australian additive manufacturing specialist Titomic has listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) after raising $6.5 million via a fully underwritten Initial Public Offering...
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