A New Virtual Hub To Boost 3D Printing Capability
20 September 2018
Victorian Government:
A new dedicated hub will help connect
Victorian businesses with breakthrough
manufacturing technology, so they
can be more innovative and make cutting edge products quicker and
easier.
Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll today joined Member for
Carrum Sonya Kilkenny at
Objective 3D to announce the new Additive
Manufacturing Hub – supported by $2 million from the Andrews Labor
Government.
The virtual hub will improve access for local companies to Victoria’s
world-class
additive manufacturing infrastructure and promote
Victoria as a globally significant destination for additive
manufacturing investment.
The hub will be delivered by
Australian Manufacturing Technology
Institute Limited – a peak national body representing manufacturing
technology suppliers and users.
Additive manufacturing, also known as
3D printing, is a breakthrough
technology for advanced manufacturing, helping businesses design and
make new high-value products that are not possible using traditional
methods.
Capability in this form of high-value manufacturing will help to
position local businesses for success in future industries such as
defence, medical technologies and pharmaceuticals, and transport
technologies.
Established in 2014, Objective 3D is Australia’s leading provider of 3D
printer and 3D scanner solutions for designers, educators and
manufacturers.
The company’s Carrum Downs facility is the largest Additive
Manufacturing Centre in Australia and
New Zealand and receives about 1,500 orders and produces more than
100,000 parts a year.
Victoria is the nation’s leader in additive manufacturing with more 3D
printing machines than any other state.
Victoria’s manufacturing industry contributes $27.7 billion to the
Victorian economy, with over 13,000 businesses employing more than
283,000 people. It also exported $18.16 billion of manufactured goods in
2016-17.
The growth in manufacturing is backed by the Labor Government’s $130
million in manufacturing support, which is creating over 6,000 jobs and
driving $1.6 billion in private investment.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Industry and Employment Ben
Carroll
“3D printing is a game changer for manufacturing – which is why we’re
backing the technology so more local companies can reap the benefits.”
“This new hub will help local manufactures innovate, become more
productive and excel in future industries.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Carrum Sonya Kilkenny
“Carrum is a hub for 3D printing and it’s companies like Objective 3D
that are leading the way.”
“This $2 million boost will help even more local manufactures access
this ground-breaking technology.”
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Source: Victorian Government - www.premier.vic.gov.au
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