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An Australian-led additive manufacturing research project is set to transform how long-duration space and defence missions are powered, overcoming one of the most persistent barriers facing operations in space, subsea and extreme environments: reliable, maintenance-free energy. Through its first funded research project, the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) is helping South Australian nuclear engineering and technology company entX transition its Gen

Professor Tim Eden, Head of the Material Science Division at The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State Cold spray is emerging as a powerful repair technology, helping industries extend the life of ageing assets while reshaping supply chains. In December, Professor Tim Eden from Pennsylvania State University visited Australia to deliver a two-day course in Melbourne on the unique challenges of performing cold spray repairs outside a traditional laboratory environment. In

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every sector it touches, and additive manufacturing (AM) is no exception. A recent expert panel explored how AI is accelerating innovation across the AM value chain, from design and optimisation to production and workforce readiness. As with many industries, the AM community is attempting to make sense of a future where artificial intelligence-driven change seems a given.   The impact of the current set of generative AI tools is still bein

In early September, the Additive Manufacturing CRC (AMCRC) completed its Board with the appointment of three new directors – Dr Jason Coonan , Graham McLean and Professor Jennifer Loy . Their appointments further strengthen AMCRC’s ability to deliver industry-led research and innovation that advances Australia’s additive manufacturing capability .   With extensive experience across industry, research, commercialisation and strategic leadership, the expanded Board is well pos

Demand for drones is soaring worldwide, and additive manufacturing is rising to meet the demands of manufacturers wanting to create better flying machines. A recent discussion focussed on the intersection of the two. Additive manufacturing (AM) is proving a sweet spot for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) due to its potential to reshape and speed up design, development and production. Drones and AM intersect across countless industries, from infrastructure inspection