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SPEE3D attracts strong interest from Australian and US Defence
SPEE3D, a metal-based additive manufacturer, has been recognised in the Northern Territory as a state finalist in the 2021 Australian Export Awards.
November 16, 2021 0 comment
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IMCRC-catalysed investment in Australian advanced manufacturing research tops $200m
Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) has successfully catalysed more than $200 million investment in collaborative research and development (R&D) projects across Australia, with a unique CRC business model that enables industry-led collaborative research to push boundaries and deliver commercial outcomes. The $200 million investment, leveraging cash and other contributions from industry, research organisations and … Continue reading IMCRC-catalysed investment in Australian advanced manufacturing research tops $200m
November 30, 2020 0 comment
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Australian-made 3D printers to be installed on Navy vessels
Australian-made 3D printers will be installed on Australian Navy vessels in a trial of in-situ advanced manufacturing. Announced on November 21, the Department of Defence will invest $1.5 million in the Supersonic Deposition 3D printer pilot, a world first. The printers will be used on patrol vessels to streamline maintenance processes, as Minister for Defence … Continue reading Australian-made 3D printers to be installed on Navy vessels
November 22, 2019 0 comment
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The top five technologies of Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 could be the way that the Australian manufacturing industry transforms to remain globally competitive for the rest of the 21st century. Encompassing a wide range of processes and technologies, selecting five key aspects of this wave of change can enable manufacturing businesses to select the Industry 4.0 pathway that is most applicable to … Continue reading The top five technologies of Industry 4.0
November 4, 2019 0 comment
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Swinburne acquires fast metal 3D printing device
Swinburne University has extended the capabilities of Australian-grown advanced manufacturing with the installation of a LightSPEE3D printer at its Factory of the Future. The LightSPEE3D printer is an Australian-developed metal 3D printer and is the first 3D metal parts printer to apply supersonic deposition, which involved firing metal particles faster than the speed of sound, … Continue reading Swinburne acquires fast metal 3D printing device
August 30, 2019 0 comment
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Australian metal 3D printer expands worldwide
Australian three-dimensional (3D) metal printing company Spee3D has developed the first metal 3D printer called Lightspee3D, that can leverage Supersonic 3D deposition technology. Lightspee3D’s technology aims to manufacture grade printing at production speeds. It also allows operators to print industrial quality metal parts in minutes. “Typically, 3D printers of this size and complexity require up … Continue reading Australian metal 3D printer expands worldwide
June 18, 2019 0 comment
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NT energy resources innovation to get $1m boost
The federal government is backing the Northern Territory’s energy resources sector by locking in $1 million to help boost competitiveness and productivity. The new funding has been made available through the industry-led growth centre NERA (National Energy Resources Australia), the Australian Government’s Growth Centre for the oil, gas and energy resources sector. Minister for Resources and Northern … Continue reading NT energy resources innovation to get $1m boost
September 5, 2018 0 comment
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NT takes the lead in 3D metal printing
The world’s first commercial LightSPEE3D metal printer located at Charles Darwin University in NT, has produced a copper flywheel that took 11 minutes and 38 seconds to produce at a cost of $4.60, demonstrating the capability of the LightSPEE3D printer to generate low-cost metal parts at high speed, which is revolutionary in metal manufacturing. The 3D printer … Continue reading NT takes the lead in 3D metal printing
October 10, 2017 0 comment
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IMCRC launch to boost Australian manufacturing
Last week, Australia’s manufacturing sector received a boost with the formal launch of the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC). The IMCRC collaborates with manufacturing businesses, research organisations, industry associations and government, investing significantly in partnerships that support innovation to ensure Australian industry can meet the challenges and opportunities of the global economy. The Minister … Continue reading IMCRC launch to boost Australian manufacturing
July 31, 2017 0 comment
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UTS develops technology to transform metal manufacturing
UTS engineers have developed a new rapid prototyping unit which is helping industry, government and not-for-profit partners translate their innovative ideas and complex problems into viable products and solutions. Dubbed Rapido, the unit is said to have abilities ranging from taking the hassle out of pool maintenance to automating a speedy 3D printer for the … Continue reading UTS develops technology to transform metal manufacturing
March 31, 2017 0 comment