The Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry in Australia and New Zealand is on the rise, we catchup with Alex Kingbury, AM Fellow, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia to find out more.

On this Episode of AM Infocast we trace back how AM has evolved and unique points about the AM ecosystem, the region, discuss success stories and the major opportunities for Additive Manufacturing (AM) in Australia and New Zealand.

About Alex Kingsbury

Alex Kingsbury is an AM Fellow at RMIT University where she leads Engagement for the RMIT Centre for AM. Currently Alex is investigating novel alloy design for the wire arc AM process. Previously Alex has worked with the AM industry, working primarily in commercialisation, scoping the technical and commercial feasibility of AM projects. Previously Alex was the director of CSIRO’s AM Innovation Centre Lab 22 and the Research Group Leader for AM. Alex has worked more broadly in metal technologies including additive manufacturing since 2011, specifically her focus in in high deposition rate technologies. Alex’s volunteer roles include sitting as the independent expert on the Standards Australia Additive Manufacturing Technical Committee and being the Regional Chair for Women in 3D Printing in Oceania. Alex holds a Bachelor of Engineering from RMIT University in Melbourne; she is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

About AM Infocast

AM Infocast is a dedicated 3D printing podcast hosted by Aditya Chandavarkar, Co-Founder – AM Chronicle and Indian 3D Printing Network. AM Infocast features conversations with the best in the field of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing sharing their insights on latest tech developments, ongoing research and industry developments.