Amaero International Limited, a world leader in metal additive manufacturing, is pleased to announce that the Company has officially launched its Adelaide facility today in partnership with the University of Adelaide. The facility was opened by the South Australian Minister for Innovation and Skills, the Hon. David Pisoni MP.

In October 2019, the University of Adelaide and Amaero signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement focused on developing additive manufacturing capability in South Australia. The facility was originally established by the University of Adelaide, with funding from the South Australian Government, and Amaero has now joined the site as a leading industry partner.

Amaero will work with the University of Adelaide to continue the activities of the South Australian 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 CEO, Barrie Finnin, commented: "Amaero is thrilled to be establishing a facility in South Australia, which is fast becoming a centre of aerospace and the defence industry. Additive manufacturing is one of the most promising sectors for the Australian economy and it is growing in strategic importance. Amaero is proud to be leader in this field and we look forward to collaborating with the University of Adelaide to further develop skills in the industry. I'd like to thank the university and the South Australian Government for their ongoing support of advanced manufacturing."

South Australian Minister for Innovation and Skills, the Hon. David Pisoni MP, commented: "Innovative companies choosing to expand and invest here in South Australia is a vote of confidence in our economy and boost for our innovation ecosystem. The Marshall Government is focused on future industries such as defence, health and industrial manufacturing, so South Australia is a natural fit for Amaero. 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."

Executive Director, Innovation and Commercial at the University of Adelaide, Dr Stephen Rodda, commented: "The University of Adelaide is delighted to partner with Amaero and we congratulate them on the successful launch of their South Australian facility. Productive partnerships are a priority for the University and we look forward to working with Amaero to develop 3D metal printing capabilities for local, national and international markets."