Monday, June 29, 2026

US Navy taps SPEE3D for first-ever SALVEX exercise at Pearl Harbor

SPEE3D, a leader in metal additive manufacturing, announced its participation in the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) inaugural SALVEX exercise, which commenced on 13 May 2024, at Naval Base Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii.

Scottish engineers develop space-compatible 3D printer

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a new 3D printing system designed for use in zero gravity, marking a significant step toward advancing orbital manufacturing. 

New ARC research hub to revolutionise biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Australian Research Council (ARC) Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Richard Johnson has officially launched a new hub at the University of Melbourne to help bolster the Australian biopharmaceutical sector using digitisation and artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Additive Manufacturing Research flags $3.2B standstill in Q3 2023 growth

In a report released by Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR), the global additive manufacturing (AM) market has faced a one per cent estimated sequential decline in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter.

Additive manufacturing for military, defence to surpass $800M in 2024, $2.6B by 2030 –...

The latest market study from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) reveals that the use of additive manufacturing (AM) in military and defence is experiencing unprecedented growth. 

AML3D advances defence manufacturing with rapid submarine component delivery

AML3D has announced its role in supplying critical tailpiece components for the United States’ nuclear submarine program, forming part of the AUKUS trilateral security partnership. 

Over 500 NSW students join virtual AI work placement initiative

More than 500 students from 134 schools across New South Wales are undertaking a week-long virtual work placement focused on artificial intelligence (AI) through a partnership between the NSW Department of Education and leading technology organisations.

Revolutionary 3D printing technique creates elastic, durable biomaterials

A team from CU Boulder and the University of Pennsylvania has developed a 3D printing method to create materials that are elastic for heartbeats, tough for joints, and customisable for patient-specific needs.

XTEK’s HighCom inks int’l partnership to supply combat helmets to Indian Defence

XTEK Limited’s HighCom Armour Solutions has ventured into a partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) to help deliver advanced Level III Rifle Combat Helmets to the Indian Defence market. 

UQ research finds patent laws lagging behind 3D bioprinting advances

University of Queensland research has found that outdated and inconsistent patent laws may be slowing progress in 3D bioprinting, a rapidly growing technology with the potential to create living tissues and organs for medical use.
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Responding to manufacturing demand and performance signals

Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.