Advanced 3D printing

Industry applications

With significant expertise and capabilities in reactor technologies, ANSTO works collaboratively with academia and industry on specific projects that benefit the Australian technology sector.



ANSTO attracts considerable funding relating to these projects, which cover a variety of manufacturing processes.

ANSTO's expertise in nuclear technologies dates back to the 1950s, when it operated as the Australian Atomic Energy Agency. 

Case studies

Australian Navy ship

Multiphysics simulations for advancing Australia’s shipbuilding technology

ANSTO is working with BAE Systems Maritime Australia, and the University of Wollongong under the auspices of the DMTC Ltd. on the development of multiphysics numerical simulations capable of capturing thermo-physical, thermo-metallurgical and thermo-mechanical processes taking place during welding.

Laser printed metal

Multiscale modelling of laser-based additive manufacturing for the development of process–structure–property relationships

ANSTO is working with academic and industry partners on the development of multiscale numerical simulations of Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) 3D printing.