3D Printing Industry recently covered a study from researchers at RMIT University, Australia, proving that diamond-coated titanium implants could improve biocompatibility within the body. Dr. Kate Fox…
F-35 stealth fighter gets boost from 3D printing
United States’ Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is planning the use of 3D printing to replace parts on the F-35, a stealth multirole fighter. The parts will be produced at the base’s 388th Maintenance Group…
RMIT applies metal 3D printing to aircraft maintenance and repair
Professor Milan Brandt at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University is leading a project applying metal 3D printing to service the Australian Defence Forces. Working with national airc…
Swinburne Industry 4.0 Testlab introduces unique composite 3D printing technology
A new method of carbon fiber composite 3D printing is under development at Swinburne University of Technology. Part of the Australian Prime Minister’s Industry 4.0 Testlab initiative, the so-termed &#…
Australian researchers launch explosive $2 million 3D printer materials partnership
The Australian government has awarded 5 research institutions $2 million USD ($2.6 million AUD) to develop additive manufacturing technology for “energetic materials”. Reactive in content,…
RMIT develops 3D printed smartphone microscope for remote healthcare
Looking for a smartphone upgrade? Look no further than your 3D printer. RMIT University scientists have developed a “clip-on” filter that can turn smartphone cameras into a powerful micros…
Stryker funds $9.29 million project for on demand bone cancer implants
Australia is rapidly growing as a nation with outstanding medical research expertise. In November 2016 the nation opened its first specialist biofabrication unit at the Herston Health Precinct in Bris…
3D Printing News Sliced: Airbus, Markforged, SLM Solutions, PES
This edition of 3D Printing Industry’s Sliced news digest features the latest stories from: Markforged, Airbus, Adafruit, SLM Solutions, RMIT, Urquhart Opticians, PES and Twikit. Airbus 3D print…