New UniSA facility attracts $18 million space manufacturing funding

The University of South Australia (UniSA) has opened a brand-new Advanced Manufacturing facility and revealed an $18 million investment in four space research projects under the iLAuNCH Trailblazer. 
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iLAuNCH Trailblazer, UniSA, with VPG Innovation and SMR Australia will mature and space qualify optical manufacturing process and new materials for space flight applications.

UniSA, VPG and SMR collaborate on additive space manufacturing

Through the iLAuNCH Trailblazer, the University of South Australia (UniSA) with VPG Innovation and SMR Australia will mature and space qualify a new optical manufacturing process and materials for space flight applications and demonstrate it in a camera that can utilise this revolutionary new manufacturing capability.
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Space trailblazer to build more durable satellites and hypersonic structures

The first iLAuNCH Trailblazer project is underway to establish an advanced manufacturing facility that will design and deliver stronger more durable satellite and hypersonic vehicle structures using additive manufacturing (AM).

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Queensland based caravan manufacturer, ZoneRV, experiences significant growth after receiving Made in Queensland grant

Sunshine Coast based off-road caravan manufacturer, ZoneRV, experiences significant growth after receiving a $1.16 million dollar ‘Made in Queensland’ grant in 2021.  
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Markforged’s serial-producing PX100 Binder Jetting solution – enables manufacturers to build large quantities of high-quality metal parts.

The technology behind serial production

Markforged’s serial-producing printer – the PX100 Binder Jetting solution – enables manufacturers to build large quantities of high-quality metal parts. Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with CEO of Digital Metal Christian Lönne during his recent visit to Australia about the capabilities of the printer and the future of the additive manufacturing landscape. Read More
Markforged tips 'just in place' to replace 'just in time' in Australian manufacturing

Markforged tips ‘just in place’ to replace ‘just in time’ in Australian manufacturing

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. Read More