Amaero International have officially launched their Adelaide facility in partnership with the University of Adelaide.
The facility was opened by the SA Minister for Innovation and Skills David Pisoni.
The University of Adelaide and Amaero signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement in October 2019 focused on developing additive manufacturing capability in SA. The facility was originally established by the University of Adelaide with funding from the SA Government. Amaero has now joined this site as a leading industry partner.
Amaero will work with the University of Adelaide to continue the activities of the SA Additive Manufacturing Applied Research Network (AMARN), which involves expanding equipment, human capital, and capability to make Adelaide a leader in 3D printing research, education, training and manufacturing.
Located in Adelaide’s northern suburbs, the facility contains three state of the art Renishaw AM 400 3D printing machines and ancillary equipment.
The Adelaide site adds to Amaero’s other facilities in Melbourne and El Segundo, California.
“Amaero is thrilled to be establishing a facility in SA which is fast becoming a centre of aerospace and the defence industry,” Amaero CEO Barrie Finnin said.
“Additive manufacturing is one of the most promising sectors for the Australian economy and it is growing in strategic importance.
“Amaero is proud of being a leader in this field and we look forward to collaborating with the University of Adelaide to develop skills in the industry.
“Innovative companies choosing to expand and invest here in SA is a vote of confidence in our economy and boost for our innovation ecosystem,” Minister Pisoni said. “This facility is a key enabler to help with the adoption of metal 3D printing by local companies that will drive innovation and the translation into new-to-world and new-to-industry products, services and processes.”