Hypersonix tapped by key US defence accelerator for test vehicle
Australian aerospace startup Hypersonix Launch Systems has been drafted into the US Defense Innovation Unit’s accelerator program after being chosen to provide hypersonic vehicles for testing.
Dimensionics to put spotlight on advanced density determination tech at Formnext 2023
Additive manufacturing (AM) part validation innovator Dimensionics Density is slated to unveil its innovative automatic density determination technology ideally suited for dynamic AM production settings at the upcoming Formnext exhibition.
Stratasys wins 3D printing contract with Airbus
Stratasys has announced that it has been awarded a contract by Airbus to 3D print polymer parts that will be used on the A350...
3D Systems divests its On Demand Manufacturing business
Additive manufacturing solutions company 3D Systems has agreed to sell its On Demand Manufacturing business to Trilantic North America, a growth-focused middle-market private equity...
Stratasys teams up with McLaren Racing to bring 3D printing to the F1 grid
Stratasys has become the official supplier of 3D printing solutions to the McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team under a new four-year agreement that was signed...
AM company Nano Dimension eyes acquisition of Stratasys
Global additive manufacturing company Nano Dimension recently made a formal, non-binding offer to buy American-Israeli manufacturer Stratasys for USD 18.00 per share in cash.Â
McLaren-Honda turns to Stratasys’ 3D printing expertise to improve its F1 car designs
Struggling F1 team McLaren-Honda has expanded the use of Stratasys’ FDM and PolyJet 3D printing solutions in an effort to close the gap between...
GoProto to open 3D printing facility in Melbourne
Rapid prototyping company GoProto will open a new 3D printing and additive manufacturing facility in Melbourne.
Jesse Lea, President of US operations said the facility...
The case for mass finishing for mass AM parts and components
Post-processing is a hot topic in the area of additive manufacturing (AM), which is unsurprising as in many applications, the post-processing step(s) can account for upwards of 50% of the total unit cost for an AM part. So the drive is on to reduce the time and cost of the post-processing step in product development, while simultaneously keeping an eagle eye on the unswerving need for precision and repeatability in production.
Researchers harness UV light for low-temperature glass 3D printing
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have pioneered a novel 3D printing technique for crafting small glass structures, lenses, and more, using ultraviolet (UV) light instead of the conventional high-temperature methods.
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How AI is revolutionising Aussie manufacturing’s renewable energy transition
Australian manufacturers are facing a perfect storm of energy challenges, with most regions in the country experiencing a surge in power prices in the second quarter of 2024. This price volatility comes at a critical time when the global manufacturing landscape is increasingly prioritising sustainability and energy efficiency as key factors in competitiveness.
