From Idea to Impact: Unlocking Additive Manufacturing for SMEs

Additive manufacturing (AM) is reshaping how products are designed, produced and delivered - and for SMEs, the opportunity is significant.

From faster product development and lower tooling costs to greater design freedom and on-demand production, AM enables businesses to move quicker, reduce waste and unlock new revenue opportunities.

But adopting AM isn’t just about investing in new technology. It’s about taking a strategic approach and asking why, where and how AM can contribute to the business’ commercial ambitions. Tapping into collaborations that provide access to expertise, funding and facilities can remove roadblocks, build capability and accelerate innovation beyond what any single organisation can achieve alone.

Join us for an industry breakfast that explores how SMEs can adopt AM and how collaborating with Australia’s research community can help them turn their ambition into real business outcomes.

Keynote Spotlight

3RD Axis Pty Ltd: Building a scalable business with AM

Hear how 3RD Axis has embedded AM at the core of its business model to deliver customised, high-quality products at scale. 

Discover how they:

• Integrated AM into their core operations

• Leveraged research collaboration to accelerate capability

• Created competitive advantage in a highly specialised market

Following 3RD Axis' presentation, representatives from Western Sydney University, UTS and AMTIL will share how they are supporting industry to accelerate the uptake of AM.

What you’ll learn

• Where AM creates real value for SMEs - from prototyping to production-ready parts

• How to navigate technology, materials and investment decisions

• How collaboration with research organisations such as Western Sydney University and UTS can reduce risk and accelerate innovation

• How to access AMCRC’s STARTER Funding Program to support your AM journey

Why attend?

Gain practical insights and a clearer pathway to adopt additive manufacturing -supported by the right partners.

If you already have ideas in mind, this an opportunity to discuss them.

Who should attend?

SME manufacturers, engineers, innovation leaders and decision-makers looking to explore additive manufacturing and collaborative R&D opportunities.

PS: As part of the industry breakfast, you have the opportunity to tour the Factory of the Future. If you are interested in the tour, please select the option when registering.