Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Smart manufacturing tech alleviates skills shortage woes for Aussie manufacturers – Rockwell Automation

In response to the pressing skills shortage facing Australian businesses, Rockwell Automation's 2024 State of Smart Manufacturing Report (SoSM) has revealed that smart manufacturing technologies are empowering local manufacturers to tackle this challenge head-on.

AML3D metal 3D printing tech to support US Navy base

Adelaide-based large-scale 3D metal printing company AML3D said it is set to sell its industrial ARCEMY ‘X-Edition 6700’ Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing metal 3D printing system in a bid to scale up parts supply to the US Navy’s submarine industrial base.

IperionX completes life cycle assessment of recycled titanium production

ASX-listed IperionX Limited has finished a life cycle assessment (LCA) for the manufacturing of low carbon, 100 per cent recycled titanium metal using its patented technologies, the company announced Wednesday.

Fraunhofer researchers develop 3D printing filaments from waste

Researchers at Fraunhofer IFAM and Hochschule Bremen are developing methods to recycle Germany’s 5.6 million metric tons of annual plastic packaging waste, of which less than a third is currently reused, into high-quality 3D-printed products.

Lockheed Martin Australia and C4i collaborate to build secure communication system for AIR6500

Lockheed Martin Australia has joined forces with C4i, Australian secure communications systems expert, signing a contract as part of a proposal to deliver advanced secure communication capabilities to support the Royal Australian Air Force’s AIR6500 Phase 1 Project.

Raytheon, Northrop Grumman to develop US Army’s Precision Strike Missile

Raytheon Technologies is collaborating with Northrop Grumman to advance the US Army’s Long Range Maneuverable Fires Program, which will become Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 4. 

Metal 3D printing market size to worth around USD $16b by 2031

A recent report from SmarTech Analysis revealed that the metal additive manufacturing (AM) services revenue is forecasted to reach USD 16.1 billion (AUD 24 billion) by 2031.

AML3D receives patent for Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM®) process

Media Release AML3D Limited (ASX: AL3) ("AML3D" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that the Australian Patent Office has examined the Australian member of...

Protected: How digitalisation can make Australian manufacturing globally competitive

As the Australian manufacturing sector faces the challenges and transformations that come with rapid globalisation, the role of digital technology within the industry has never been more critical. 

GE increases shareholding in Swedish 3D printing company

General Electric (GE) has increased its stake in Swedish 3D-printing company Arcam to 95% in an effort to further its presence in the additive...
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