{"id":1265,"date":"2025-05-01T14:36:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T05:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/mdri-news\/?p=1265"},"modified":"2025-05-01T14:36:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T05:06:09","slug":"flinders-helps-drive-new-era-for-sustainable-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/mdri-news\/2025\/05\/01\/flinders-helps-drive-new-era-for-sustainable-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"Flinders helps drive new era for sustainable manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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3D printing spinal implants for people managing debilitating pain, trialling advanced manufacturing technologies and producing sustainable concrete \u2013 these are a few of the projects at Flinders University that are set to be boosted by a $57.5 million federal funding injection for the national\u00a0Additive Manufacturing CRC (AMCRC).<\/a><\/p>\n

The AMCRC is an industry-led research initiative that brings together 101 partners from industry, research and government to revolutionise production processes, enhance productivity, and bolster Australia\u2019s manufacturing capabilities.<\/p>\n

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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Raymond Chan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Raymond Chan says building sovereign capability and strengthening Australia\u2019s economy through additive manufacturing is a top priority for Flinders.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe seven-year AMCRC program, in which Flinders is a Core Partner, works collaboratively with industry to develop the next generation of cutting-edge processes, technology and products.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOur research will help drive the broader adoption and growth of advanced manufacturing technologies, enhancing critical industry sectors such as defence, medical, and infrastructure as part of an innovation ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n

The AMCRC has secured $270.5 million in funding<\/a>\u00a0from industry, research and government to empower Australia\u2019s manufacturing sector to tap into the country\u2019s unique AM research expertise \u2013 unlocking new opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and market expansion.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe AMCRC will transform additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, from an approach that has predominantly been used for non-critical and prototype items to a method for mainstream manufacturing and on-demand production of high performance, highly customisable precision parts and components,\u201d says Flinders lead, Professor David Lewis.<\/p>\n

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Flinders CRC Lead Professor David Lewis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThis CRC will boost Flinders commitment to the development and greater use of advanced manufacturing technologies by industry, though the Flinders Factory of the Future in partnership with the\u00a0Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Medical Device Research Institute<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

AMCRC has strong backing from industry, with 73 predominantly SME manufacturing businesses and three industry associations ready to leverage new technologies, capabilities and processes to drive sustainable business and supply chain growth for Australia.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe potential of additive manufacturing is enormous, and we are excited by this investment in advancing additive manufacturing\u201d said Professor Claire Lenehan, Director Flinders Factory of the Future.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe applications are diverse and the\u00a0Flinders Factory of the Future<\/a>\u00a0will play a central role supporting research, education and workforce training to underpin manufacturing innovation and adoption of more sustainable manufacturing in our nation\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether it be through the development of new materials and products, or the adoption of alternate manufacturing strategies that improve cost effectiveness, minimise waste and environmental impact, the CRC is positioned to transform manufacturing in Australia\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Professor Karen Reynolds at the Flinders\u2019 Medical Device Research Institute (MDRI).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Led by Professor Karen Reynolds, Flinders\u2019\u00a0Medical Device Research Institute (MDRI)<\/a>\u00a0is supporting the development and commercialisation of state-of-the-art medical devices in collaboration with its industry partners.<\/p>\n

A key project involves partnering with\u00a0Additive Surgical<\/a>\u00a0on the design and manufacture of cutting-edge 3D printed spinal implants.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese implants, made in Adelaide from 3D printed titanium, feature finely tuned biomimetic lattice structures ideal for bone integration. MDRI is proud to be working with Additive Surgical on these life-changing medical devices.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additive Surgical CEO, Gibran Maher, emphasises that additive manufacturing is transforming medical technology, especially in the field of implantable medical devices.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur team is driven by a shared commitment to developing the world\u2019s best implants, enhancing patient outcomes globally through our proprietary technology.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBy leveraging biomimetic design and integrating multiple lattices within a single implant, we are pushing the boundaries of innovation in surgical solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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