Prime Minister visits CDU to recognise SPEE3D’s global impact
Charles Darwin University (CDU) recently welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the Casuarina campus to announce the Australian Government's commitment to expanding export opportunities for Australian organisations and businesses.
Prime Minister Albanese was joined by Member for Solomon Luke Gosling OAM, Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles, CDU Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation Professor Steve Rogers and SPEE3D Chief Technical Officer Steven Camilleri.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said SPEE3D serves as a notable example of Australia's dedication to innovation and employment generation.
“The Australian Government is focused on creating multiple export streams for Australian organisations and businesses,” Prime Minister Albanese said.
“SPEE3D is an Australian success story. Focused on innovation and creating the jobs of the future, they are part of my government’s $20 million defence industry support package to Ukraine.”
Founded in 2016 SPEE3D is a leading advanced manufacturer through 3D printing. They have created a world-leading 3D metal printer that can rapidly manufacture components in a variety of different metals and alloys.
SPEE3D export their products to countries all over the world including the United States, Europe and Asia, focusing on assisting defence industry.
Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles said SPEE3D's achievements highlight the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit within the Territory.
“SPEE3D is an innovative local story, and we are backing them to create as many local jobs as possible,” Ms Fyles said.
As well as creating jobs right now, this investment supports countless jobs in the future – with 40 TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate students at Charles Darwin University receiving exposure to this innovative technology.
CDU Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation Professor Steve Rogers said CDU’s partnership with SPEE3D has already contributed to significant advancements in the field of 3D printing, paving the way for cutting-edge developments.
"3D printing holds the potential to revolutionise various industries, including defence and related sectors, in terms of part design, production, and supply,” Professor Rogers said.
Ukraine is the latest defence force to use SPEE3D technology to produce critical replacement parts in the field at the point of need.
SPEE3D Chief Technical Officer Steven Camilleri said the Territory remains a base for the company’s international export growth.
“We developed our metal 3D printers in the Territory, and we continue to innovate from the Territory, along with our teams based in Melbourne and internationally,” Mr Camilleri said.