Technology

Sunshine Coast caravan manufacturer ZoneRV has expanded its production with the purchase of the largest 3D printer in Australia after receiving a Made in Queensland grant of $1.16 million.

The various, often and well-discussed, advantages of Additive Manufacturing (AM) are real and this article in no way disputes them.

Robotic technology company FBR Limited announced that the next-generation Hadrian X construction robot has successfully completed its first outdoor test build in Perth, Western Australia. 

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has showcased its new directed energy and kinetic counter-drone capabilities in a demonstration for potential export customers from Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Southeast Asia. 

3D post-processing technology provider AM Solutions announced that Sauber Technologies, a company known for its 3D print solutions for Formula 1 racing cars and other industries, is using its shot blast system for the manufacture of the HiPAC components of the latter's vehicles. 

Dimensionics Density announced that FKM Additive Manufacturing, Germany's largest full-service powder bed fusion (PBF) 3D printing bureau, has invested in the company's technology and will use it to help its customers achieve the objective of a completely automated AM process chain.

Victoria-based additive manufacturing company SPEE3D is slated to exhibit its technology at FABTECH 2023, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, which will take place from 11 to 14 September.

A new advanced manufacturing facility that will build more durable satellites and hypersonic structures is underway in Adelaide as part of the first Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications and Hypersonics (iLAuNCH) Trailblazer project. 

Additive manufacturing company Amaero International has appointed key executives who will be in charge of operations, finance, and administration at the firm’s flagship titanium and speciality alloy powder manufacturing facility in Tennessee, USA.

The upcoming Smart Manufacturing Conference, a feature event of the 2023 Modern Manufacturing Expo, is slated to feature the latest in smart technologies and processes to help local manufacturers gain a competitive edge, according to Marie Kinsella, CEO of the International Exhibition & Conference (IEC) Group.