Frontiers in additive manufacturing: 4D printing adds another dimension of possibilities

Today our Frontiers in additive manufacturing editorial series looks at the emerging field of 4D printing. Dr Ali Zolfagharian explains. Additive manufacturing (AM) technology – involving materials built up layer-by-layer, and also known as three-dimensional (3D) printing – was first developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s by different scientists and engineers around the…

Frontiers in additive manufacturing – ANSTO offers real time analysis of metal deposition systems

@AuManufacturing’s latest editorial series, Frontiers in Additive Manufacturing reveals a new capability developed at the Lucas Heights nuclear facility which will offer real-time information about the powder deposition process in metal additive manufacturing systems. The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation has boosted its additive manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a custom built Laser…

Mildura cannabis facility receives manufacturing licence

Medicinal cannabis grower and manufacturer Cann Group has been granted a manufacturing and GMP testing licence for its Mildura, Victoria production facility (main picture, and below) by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). The Mildura GMP Licence enables Cann to manufacture Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), hard capsules, Satipharm capsules for human therapeutic use, and perform in-house…

Changing the global landscape of sustainable agriculture with Siemens technology

ADVERTISING FEATURE Agricultural industries around the world are facing the challenge of sustainably increasing productivity to meet the demands of a growing population. As consumer focus leans towards organic, ethically grown produce, land stewardship and environmentally responsible farming practices prove central to economic growth and export potential. In 2022, Siemens is celebrating 150 years of…