Program overview

Advancing additive manufacturing technologies for reliable, scalable and certified industrial production

Research Program 3 strengthens Australia’s capability in core additive manufacturing technologies and production processes. The program focuses on improving process reliability, reducing defects and enabling consistent, repeatable manufacturing outcomes.

Working closely with industry, the program also develops advanced monitoring, inspection and qualification approaches that support certification of AM components in highly regulated sectors such as aerospace, defence and medical manufacturing.

The outcome is greater confidence in AM as a production technology and improved pathways to certified industrial applications.

Key focus areas

• Process optimisation and parameter control
• Process monitoring, sensing and machine learning
• Quality assurance and inspection technologies
• Qualification and certification frameworks for AM components

Program lead

Dr Daniel East
CSIRO