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Key insights from RSM’s manufacturing report

Manufacturer's Monthly

Notably, labour costs in Australia are high compared to other markets, with nominal manufacturing labour costs rising approximately 80 per cent in Australian dollar terms from 1997 to 2012, averaging 4 per cent per year. The relatively high labour costs indicate a comparative disadvantage in producing homogenous, labour-intensive goods.

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Braskem Acquires taulman3D Expanding its Portfolio of Materials for Additive Manufacturing Applications

Additive Manufacturing

The acquisition of taulman3D is a complement to Braskem’s existing portfolio of next-generation filaments (Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Carbon Fiber, Glass Fiber & Recycled Polymers), pellets, and powders designed specifically for 3D printing applications. Glass Fiber Alloy Nylon 3D Printer Filament.

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3D Digital Data, Additive Manufacturing and Medicine – The advantages and gaps

Additive Manufacturing

Take, for example, the commercialization of Invisalign dental aligners in 1999 using indirect 3D printing of forms, and the creation of patient-matched in-ear hearing aid cases by Siemens in the early 2000s, with millions of patients treated. As metal 3D printing and materials have advanced so have solutions for healthcare.

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Nature-inspired tech to move transport towards net-zero

E&T

In fact, as many electric were sold every week in 2021 as the total amount sold in the whole of 2012 (120,000), the IEA reports. Their PEM fuel cell can be 3D-printed or assembled from cheap printed circuit boards, which would enable manufacturing to be scaled up easily. The partly 3D-printed wind-tunnel model.

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IN THE NEWS with Fastener News Desk the Week of September 11th, 2023

Fastener News Desk

Scott Santi, ITW’s CEO since 2012, will step down as CEO and will remain Chairman of the ITW Board until March 1, 2024, at which time he will become Non-Executive Chairman of the ITW Board. Respond to disruptions, meet delivery dates, reduce excessive parts inventory, eliminate costly idle time, and stabilize your supply chain.