Technology

Across the continually evolving manufacturing landscape, the integration of automation solutions continues to move quickly. For metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes the same is true. However, the post processing of metal parts, which is critical for successful outcomes, has been largely overlooked causing serious bottlenecks in the process chain — until now.

Australian-developed plant monitoring technology is set to be tested in space through an initiative led by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) as part of the iLAuNCH Trailblazer program. 

Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed a nanotechnology-based probe that measures vitamin C levels in fruit, vegetables, and juices, potentially paving the way for consumers to one day assess food freshness and nutrition using their smartphones.

Additive manufacturing company Markforged has unveiled its newest industrial 3D printer, the FX10, designed to enhance manufacturing productivity and efficiency while offering significant cost savings at the Formnext 2023 event.

AML3D has received a $0.28 million order from Century Engineering, an Australian Defence and industry supplier, to upgrade a robotic welding system into a cutting-edge ARCEMY metal 3D printing system.

The Asia-Pacific International Additive Manufacturing Conference (APICAM) is set to return for its third year from 21 to 23 June at the University of Sydney.

Charles Darwin University has established the Northern Territory’s first research and training centre for drones. 

IperionX has won the prestigious R&D 100 award for its innovative Hydrogen Assisted Metallothermic Reduction (HAMR) technology – a low-cost and sustainable process for producing high-value titanium metal powder. 

London-based additive manufacturing (AM) bureau 3D People has expanded its materials portfolio with the introduction of Ultrasint TPU01, a thermoplastic polyurethane designed for AM applications. 

Australian manufacturers are facing growing pressures amid new global trade policies and their reliance on US demand. Concerns are rising over increased foreign competition and higher import costs, which could negatively impact overall GDP and industrial activity in Australia and New Zealand.