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3D printing technology has become a technology that we now associate with DIY. The most common use case seems to be fixing things around the house or creating physical art. However, this perception will likely change in the next few years, as some companies are leveraging it to automate far-and-wide industries.

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Konica Minolta Australia is assisting the University of New South Wales Materials and Manufacturing Futures Institute (MMFI) address industry needs through the supply and support of 3D printing technology to assist with rapid prototyping and manufacture of end-use products.

Melbourne-based additive manufacturing specialist Titomic has appointed 3D printing expert Herbert Koeck to the role of chief executive officer, effective 1 July 2021.

By Ben Darling, Country Manager for ANZ, Stratasys:   It’s no surprise that 3D printing has forced several industries to change, and as the technology advances, its impact ripples outward into new areas. Much of the improvement exhibited by the 3D printing sector concerns the cost of obtaining and using a 3D printer, with $100 printers now empowering hobbyists at any level to become a “maker” themselves.

Australian 3D printing business, Amaero International, has listed on the ASX following a capital raising of $8 million.

HP's Jet Fusion 3D printer range now includes a model suitable for production work.

Swinburne University of Technology and its industry research partners have been awarded $1 million through the Global Innovation Linkages Program towards a $3.5 million project focused on Industry 4.0 manufacturing of high volume lightweight composites.

Air New Zealand has successfully ordered and fitted a 3D printed part to one of its Boeing 777-300 airliners.

A University of Melbourne team has launched a new guide — 3D Printing Rights & Responsibilities — outlining for consumers what they need to know before printing in 3D, including the potential risks in creating and sharing 3D printable files.

HP has released details at RAPID, the world’s largest 3D additive manufacturing conference, of what it claims is the first production-ready 3D printing system, scheduled for commercial delivery in late 2017.

Sydney-based manufacturer of PVC stabilisers, Chemson Pacific, is claiming a world-first invention – a 3D Vinyl PVC – which it has developed for the polymer-based 3D printing market.'

Konica Minolta Business Solutions has appointed 3D printing market specialist, Ben Darling, to the role of 3D Printing and Wide Format Sales Specialist for Australia’s southern region.

At the CeBIT 2016 exhibition, a small Australian start-up is outclassing many contenders in the 3D printing field – 3DBRINK.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions is expanding its 3D printing business in the Australian market with the addition of more staff and resources to meet what it says is growing demand for its products and services.

Top Aussie designer, Nixi Killick (who counts Lady Gaga among her clients) put on a stunning fashion show with all pieces designed with the help of HP’s 3D scanning computer system, HP Sprout.

3D printing spending in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, is predicted to grow by 23% annually from $1.5 billion now to $4.3 billion by 2019, although actual usage of 3D printers is lagging, according to a new report from IDC.

RoBo 3D, a Palo Alto producer of 3D printers for the consumer market and funded by Australian Tony Grist’s Albion 3D investments has secured demand of $5 million for its proposed capital raising in early 2016.

This weekend Sydney is hosting a Mini Maker Faire event at the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo promising 3D printing, laser harps, invention and much, much more!

A Canadian 3D printing company, 3Dponics, has devised a hydroponics system for the growing of medical marijuana and released the designs for download.