Introduction
Additive manufacture also referred to as 3D printing is now playing an increasing role in a range of industries globally such as the aerospace, automotive and medical because it enhances the ability to fabricate more complex and more functional component parts. It utilizes technologies both metal and polymer to mass manufacture components directly from computer generated data. The products are grown/printed layer by layer without the need for many time-consuming manufacturing processes such as tooling, line set up or material change over. Fully functional parts or products are able to be produced, on an as needed basis, with many different components able to be built at the same time dramatically accelerating product’s time to market and reducing the cost of production. COVID-19 has provided further impetus for industries and countries to consider and adopt additive manufacturing to mitigate supply chain risks, increase sovereign capability and improve national security.
RMIT University recognised early the potential that additive manufacturing offered local industry and established the Centre for Additive Manufacturing in 2014 to support Australia’s manufacturing industry and boost the delivery of skills for this important sector of the economy.
The presentation will cover the mission and vision for the Centre, its facilities, the basis for interaction with industry and discuss several current research projects.
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