A working motor with all moving parts made using a 3D printer is showing the world how advanced manufacturing is being fast tracked in the Illawarra with the adoption and development of new technology.
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The 3D printed motor on display at an industry showcase in Wollongong last week was powered electrically and is designed to who what is becoming possible. The Illawarra Innovative Industry Network (i3net) event is held annually to show the region as a gateway to world class industrial solutions. Delegates from around Australia were taken on a tour of local businesses and were given lightening presentations at a breakfast to show what the region can do. In her presentation Camm Pro business development manager Zahra Shahbazian invited everyone to come and inspect the 3D printed motor. She said Camm Pro “introduced advanced manufacturing into our Wollongong production line five years ago”.
It did that when it recognised the market was changing and it could improve customer outcomes by investing in new technology.
“In turns out we were correct and we have been responding to the increasing number of our customers. We have invested $0.25 million dollars in state-of-the-art 3D printing. We are not trying to replace conventional manufacturing. We are adding to it,” she said.
“The benefit comes from how fast you can respond to the market change..and how you can significantly improve your current production line.”
i3net chairman Emilio Salucci thanked all the delegates for taking the time to visit the region and develop a relationship with local industry.
Ms Salucci said i3net would continue to help local industry win more business around Australia.
“Our next i3net event will be a full day masterclass on preparing bids and tenders on the 28th of October,” he said.
“We have managed to gain some assistance from the Office of Regional Development. And we have scheduled another masterclass in May next year.”
Mr Salucci said such a showcase could now have been held without the support of Wollongong City Council, NSW Department of Industry, AusIndustry and TAFE Illawarra.
Greg Ellis
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
