Sydney Manufacturing Hub installs new SPEE3D cold spray machine

The University of Sydney’s Sydney Manufacturing Hub (SMH) has installed a new WarpSPEE3D cold spray additive manufacturing machine made by Australian company SPEE3D, which it says will support both novel research and collaborative projects with industry partners.

In a statement on Tuesday, SMH said the machine is the latest addition to its Large-Format Additive Manufacturing Lab.

“This technology provides a platform to experiment, innovate, and bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications,” said the Hub’s Chief Engineer, Bruce McLean.

According to the statement, the printer can support experimentation across a range of metal powders, enabling development and testing of new materials, and can create high-density parts weighing up to 40 kilograms.

SPEE3D co-founder and CTO Steven Camilleri said: “We are thrilled to partner with the University of Sydney and see WarpSPEE3D become an integral part of their Manufacturing Hub. 

“This collaboration marks an exciting step forward in advancing cold spray application research. Together, we can pave the way for innovative solutions to address the needs of local and national industries to drive practical outcomes.”

Picture: Camilleri and Patrick McCarthy Senior, Staff Engineer (supplied)

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