TECHNOLOGY

Downer, UTS and IMCRC form research alliance for 3-D printing mining equipment

A new research project aims to revolutionise the way composite polymers are used to manufacture precision-engineered mineral separation and mining equipment

 Members of the research alliance working on 3-D printing project for the mining industry. Photo: UTS

Members of the research alliance working on 3-D printing project for the mining industry. Photo: UTS

Downer Group has formed an alliance through its Mineral Technologies business with Australia's University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC). Together they will cooperatively...

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