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3D printing is the key as Australia looks beyond mining
3DP makes refractory metals affordable and require little to no machining which makes them much lighter.
May 23, 2014 0 comment
Qld PUP MP introduces bill to ban 3D printed guns
A Queensland Palmer United Party MP introduced a private member’s bill to his state’s parliament last night on 3D printed guns.
May 23, 2014 0 comment
Standalone 3D printing stores to open in Parramatta, Perth
By the end of this month, 3D Printing Studios will have three stores open dedicated to the technology, with plans to open up to 30 within two years.
May 19, 2014 0 comment
Australian universities lead world with medical 3D printing course launch
Two Australian universities and two European universities will offer a world-first master’s degree course in biofabrication.
May 12, 2014 0 comment
Education sessions this week to answer “3D Printing – what’s in it for me?” question
When National Manufacturing Week begins this week, it will feature, for the first time, an additive manufacturing product zone.
May 12, 2014 0 comment
Inside 3D Printing Australian debut to tackle The Next Frontier
The program for the Melbourne installment of the Inside 3D Printing expo series has been announced.
May 8, 2014 0 comment
3D printed hearts ‘within a decade’
A scientist at the University of Louisville in Kentucky believes the biological additive manufacturing will proceed beyond facial implants.
May 8, 2014 0 comment
CSIRO 3D prints a remedy for sleep apnoea [VIDEO]
CSIRO’s titanium printing experts have teamed up with dental company Oventus to create a titanium mouthguard to treat sleep apnoea.
May 7, 2014 0 comment
Trumpf to re-join 3D printing market
German company Trumpf has decided to re-enter the market for metal additive manufacturing production systems, announcing a joint venture with Italy’s Sisma.
May 7, 2014 0 comment
Builders consider 3D printed houses
The effort by a Chinese company to 3D print ten basic-looking houses in 24 hours is being considered by those in the building industry.
April 29, 2014 0 comment
3D printed guns available for $250 in Australia: report
A report on the black market for weapons in Australia last night mentioned that the Liberator, a 3D printed gun, was available.
April 23, 2014 0 comment
$42,000 prosthesis replaced by superior, 3D printed version for $50
A US man with a missing left hand has said a new 3D printed prosthetic arm costing $50 to make is better than his former prosthesis.
April 22, 2014 0 comment
Chinese company 3D prints 10 houses in a day from recycled material
China’s WinSun Decoration Design Engineering Co. has reportedly created 10 houses in a day using 3D printing.
April 16, 2014 0 comment
Not just a foundry: Keech plans to lead Australia in additive manufacturing
Keech’s efforts to become a “one-stop” engineering and manufacturing provider to its region and beyond continue, with further investments in additive manufacturing machinery planned in the next few months.
April 14, 2014 0 comment
Additive manufacturing on ships considered at US Navy League show
US Navy carriers might one day be equipped with additive manufacturing capabilities.
April 11, 2014 0 comment
Custom bike gets 3D printed titanium lugs
The CSIRO’s titanium 3D printing facilities have been used to create parts for a custom bike.
April 10, 2014 0 comment
Singapore hopes 3D printing and robotics will save its manufacturing sector
The future of Singapore’s manufacturing industry lies in high-tech areas such as 3D Printing and robotics, according to a major planning agency.
April 7, 2014 0 comment
How information systems will meet the 3D printing challenge
3D printing faces some barriers before it is more widely adopted. One of those is the implementation of information systems that protect the integrity of the new manufacturing process.
March 18, 2014 0 comment
Coming soon: 3D printing: The movie [VIDEO]
A documentary about the rise of 3D printing, Print The Legend, has premiered at the SXSW entertainment festival in Austin, Texas.
March 11, 2014 0 comment
Researchers and manufacturers can be ‘digital blacksmiths’ with 3D printers
The potential possibilities 3D printing is providing research and developers new opportunities.
March 10, 2014 0 comment