University of Sydney adds WarpSPEE3D for materials research
SPEE3D, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, has announced the installation of its WarpSPEE3D metal Additive Manufacturing machine at the University of Sydney’s Sydney Manufacturing Hub (SMH). The machine represents a new addition to the SMH’s Large-Format Additive Manufacturing Lab, supporting novel research in Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (CSAM) and enabling collaborative projects with industry partners.
The Sydney Manufacturing Hub’s Chief Engineer, Bruce McLean highlighted the importance of the acquisition, “The WarpSPEE3D will significantly enhance our capability to pioneer research in Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing, offering an opportunity to collaborate between academia and various industries. This technology provides a platform to experiment, innovate, and bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications.”
The WarpSPEE3D will be the latest addition to the Large-Format Additive Manufacturing Lab, where it will be accessible to researchers from the University of Sydney, other academic institutions, and industry collaborators to advance material science. The machine’s highly flexible system supports open experimentation across the diverse range of metal powders, including copper, aluminium, stainless steel, and copper nickel alloys, enabling the development and testing of new materials for unique, industry-relevant applications. The capability is believed to position the University of Sydney as a leader in Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing research, fostering rapid prototyping and accelerating material breakthroughs for both established and emerging sectors.
“We are thrilled to partner with the University of Sydney and see WarpSPEE3D become an integral part of their Manufacturing Hub,” said Steven Camilleri, CTO of SPEE3D. “This collaboration marks an exciting step forward in advancing cold spray application research. Together, we can pave the way for innovative solutions to address the needs of local and national industries to drive practical outcomes.”
The WarpSPEE3D machine utilises SPEE3D’s proprietary Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing technology to produce high-density metal parts at supersonic speeds unrivalled by traditional manufacturing methods. It can create components weighing up to 40kg, with dimensions of 1m by 0.7m in diameter, and with metallurgical properties that are reportedly superior to casting. This innovative process helps significantly reduce project timelines across various industries, delivering durable, ready-to-use metal parts in hours instead of weeks.
