3 September 2024
The University of South Australia (UniSA) has opened a new advanced manufacturing facility in Adelaide and announced four space research projects in which Additive Manufacturing plays an important role. In total, the projects have received more than AU$18 million in funding.
The facility will support the industry with metal Additive Manufacturing for space structures and house six GE Arcam (now Colibrium Additive) EBM machines, among other systems. These will be used to 3D-print alloys containing metals such as titanium and nickel, which are critical to space technologies.
Deputy Premier Susan Close officially opened the 3D printing center, which is located at VPG Innovation (part of the Stärke-AMG group) in Adelaide's Camden Park. “As we transition from resource-intensive manufacturing to more research-driven and energy-efficient processes, we will produce more high-value products,” Close said. “This 3D printing technology makes it possible to rapidly manufacture custom-made parts and other space infrastructure that can save businesses time and cost.”
The first four UniSA projects will include Additive Manufacturing of space components and the production of novel materials for optical components and satellite assemblies.
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