Western Sydney University receives over $2.5 million for industry-research 3D printing projects

Western Sydney University researchers have scored a manufacturing hat-trick, securing more than $2.5 million in funding to supercharge Australia’s additive manufacturing capabilities – otherwise known as 3D printing.

The funding, announced on Monday, will power collaborative research between the university and industry partners as part of the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC), an initiative bringing together 101 partners from industry, research and government.

This cash injection will fuel research initiatives within the University’s School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment and its Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology (CfAMT) – a multidisciplinary powerhouse launched in late 2023 to develop cutting-edge manufacturing in Greater Western Sydney and beyond.

Professor Richard Yang, who will lead the research projects, said the funding would help Australia print its way to a greener future.

“This is an exciting opportunity for the University to further contribute to industrial transformation, economic growth and sustainable development, as we work to provide solutions to real world problems with our partners,” said Professor Yang.

“With this funding, our researchers will continue to position Western Sydney as a hub for advanced manufacturing and innovation in a rapidly developing market.”

The university has assembled an impressive team of ten industry partners from across Australia, including 3rd Axis, Australian Retail Products, Circular Seed, and Luyten 3D.

Professor Deborah Sweeney, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President, celebrated the funding success as a manufacturing milestone.

“This success is a testament to our leadership, research excellence, strong partnership and engagement with industry, in advanced manufacturing,” said Professor Sweeney.

The AMCRC will complement the university’s existing manufacturing initiatives, including its role in the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility Connect services in Bradfield City Centre and the Factory of the Future at its Bankstown City campus.

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