Weld Australia Joins Additive Manufacturing Centre
The organisation will provide technical expertise to help advance local manufacturing capabilities across Australia.
Updated on Oct. 19, 2026 in Materials Science
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Weld Australia has joined the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre as an associate partner to support national manufacturing. The partnership will connect the welding industry with research efforts to bolster sovereign manufacturing capabilities.
Why it matters
The collaboration aims to enhance Australian manufacturing standards by leveraging specialised expertise in welding engineering and training. It is expected to create new research and training opportunities for large fabricators and regional small-to-medium enterprises.
The Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre currently manages four distinct research programmes and coordinates a network of more than 70 industry, research, and government partners.
The players
Weld Australia
This is the peak industry body representing the Australian welding industry that provides expertise in certification and standards.
Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre
This government-backed research organisation focuses on advancing industrial manufacturing through collaborative innovation and development.
The details
Weld Australia will contribute its expertise in welding engineering, certification, and standards development to the centre. This integration aims to bridge the gap between advanced additive manufacturing research and practical industrial application.
Timeline
28-29 October 2026: Additive Manufacturing Forum 2026 in Adelaide
June 2027: National Manufacturing Summit in Adelaide
The Big Picture
The partnership follows the strategic model established by the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre to integrate industrial sectors with applied science. This expansion broadens the centre's influence by bringing welding-specific engineering standards into the additive manufacturing ecosystem.
For regional small-to-medium enterprises, this partnership offers new access to specialised training and qualification programmes. Large fabricators may also see improvements in local manufacturing standards as welding engineering expertise is integrated into advanced production workflows.
The takeaway
This partnership signifies a shift toward integrating traditional welding expertise with high-tech additive manufacturing techniques. Industry participants should monitor upcoming summits to identify new training opportunities for their local workforces.
What happens next
The industry will gather in Adelaide for the National Manufacturing Summit scheduled for June 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Manufacturers' Monthly.
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