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Additive Manufacturing: Enabling Faster Industrial Growth in Africa

Additive manufacturing, often referred to as 3D printing, is an advanced manufacturing technology that is slowly but surely changing industrial production globally. While its adoption has gained significant traction in regions like Europe, America and Asia, Africa has only recently begun to recognize additive manufacturing’s value as a catalyst for economic development. The rise of additive manufacturing in Africa presents both opportunities and challenges that need to be addressed to unlock its full potential.

Additive manufacturing in Africa remains in its nascent stages, with limited adoption and infrastructure compared to more developed regions. According to a report in Manufacturing Review, between 2010 and 2018, 37% of industrial additive manufacturing systems were installed in…

Mintek adds a laser powder bed fusion 3D printer to array of cutting-edge technology

The acquisition of the AMAZEMET rePowder ultrasonic atomisation and alloy development machine by Mintek, South Africa’s national mineral research council, marked a technological breakthrough for the mineral processing and manufacturing industry. Mintek is proud to announce the purchase of a GE Additive Concept Laser Mlab Cusing R laser powder bed fusion 3D printer. Multitrade 3D Systems supplied and installed the machine.

Thales deploys AddUp 350 in Morocco metal 3D printing facility

AddUp has installed a FormUp 350 quad laser machine at Thales 3D Morocco’s Casablanca-based facility.

The machine has been qualified under the European space protocol ECSS-Q-ST-70-80 C and is said to have met the technical requirements for some of the most challenging applications in the Thales ecosystem.

AddUp’s FormUp 350, launched in 2021, has been designed to be modular and scalable with four lasers each covering 100% of the build volume, and the machine equipped with advanced traceability and production control options to ensure it meets the ‘highest expectations in terms of productivity.’

As part of the dynamic between the two companies, AddUp will provide production assistance to Thales, with twin machines located at an AddUp facility. These twin machines are currently undergoing the same validation process, helping to ensure business continuity when demand increases above Thales’ capacity.

Thales opened its metal additive manufacturing facility in Casablanca in 2017, strategically basing its Thales 3D Morocco business in the heart of the local aerospace ecosystem. Since then, it has used metal 3D printing to deliver parts for heat sinks, radio frequency components and antenna supports in industries such as space, aviation and security.

With the addition of the FormUp 350 capacity, Thales 3D Morocco expects to expand its application opportunities, while also achieving an increase in productivity and reduction in costs.

Mintek’s AMAZEMET acquisition to support SA’s additive manufacturing ambitions

Mintek’s latest technological acquisition, the AMAZEMET rePowder ultrasonic atomisation and alloy development machine, is an extremely advanced piece of equipment that is expected to strengthen and bolster the country’s minerals-based and three-dimensional (3D) printing industries.

The machine also aligns with the national mineral processing and metallurgical research council’s goal of providing critical infrastructure for South Africa’s industrial development.

14Trees launches Iroko 3D printer for construction made in Africa

14 Trees, a joint venture (JV) between construction materials company Holcim and UK governmental development finance institution British International Investment (BII), has launched its new construction-ready three-dimensional (3D) printer, Iroko, to improve construction speed, cost and flexibility, while scaling up digital automation to build resilient and affordable housing, education infrastructure and commercial real estate worldwide.

The Iroko 3D construction printers were co-designed and manufactured with construction equipment company PMSA. The printers’ mobility and optimised assembly are key tenets of the design by 14Trees, it…

Orascom Construction and Cobod Create JV to Bring the Latest 3D Printing Construction Technology to Egypt

Orascom Construction PLC (NASDAQ Dubai: OC; EGX: ORAS) announces that it has formed an exclusive partnership with Denmark-based COBOD International to bring the latest 3D Printing Construction (“3DPC”) technology for the first time to Egypt.

The partnership, owned 76% by Orascom Construction and 24% by COBOD, will play a leading role in the technological advancement of the construction sector in Egypt. Not only is this new technology more cost and time efficient compared to traditional methods of construction, but it…

Egypt’s 3D Printing Services Target Turkey

What makes 3D printing so unique is its ability to manufacture complex and complete solid objects, where you can print models and tools in unlimited ways, with various materials and metals. 3D printing has entered many fields including art, heritage and archaeology, games, cars, and buildings. This technology has influenced modern human history perhaps more than any other field, making lives better in many ways and opening up new horizons and possibilities. For most crafters, it’s a powerful shorthand for making delicate and complex objects for endless different purposes.

Youssef Suleiman, founder of Addition Company for 3D printing services says…

The affordable 3D-printed home that could transform African urbanization

There is a housing crisis taking place across many parts of Africa. Nigeria alone has an estimated shortfall of 17 million housing units. Part of the problem is that every day around 40,000 people relocate to one of Africa’s many vibrant, growing cities. But those cities are struggling to keep up with the demand for new homes, leaving many people with nowhere to live.

The World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) says the shortage is caused in part by a lack of development in the continent’s house-building industry. But that might be about to change with the availability of new technology and techniques that could speed…

3D Printers to be Manufactured in Algeria with the Support of TİKA

Founded by Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) in cooperation with the Center for Scientific Research of Algeria (DGRSDT), the JAZARI 3D Digital Fabrication Laboratory was put into service.

The Laboratory was put into service with a program participated by Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, the Republic of Turkey’s Ambassador to Algeria, and officials…

Introducing the first 3D-printed prosthesis in Mali!

Kabakoo is proud to introduce the 1st 3D-printed prosthesis in Mali!
It’s the result of the hard work and dedication of two young women, Kadidiatou (21) and Fatoumata (21). With their project “Faso Médical”, they design and 3D-print prostheses which are up to now in Mali imported items, and hence not readily available for the population. Their project emerged from the Hackathon organized by Kabakoo last October on accelerating the resilience of Sahelian societies. The prototype of their tibial prosthesis has been approved by surgeons and orthopedists. Faso Médical hence promises to have a real impact on…

There Is Greater Potential For 3D Printing In Africa

Bradley Pulford, VP and MD of HP Africa, outlines how digital manufacturing and 3D printing can support African economies. He also gives his predictions on the development of the digital manufacturing sector in 2021.

Africa started to deploy 3D printing over a decade ago and today there is even bigger potential for additive manufacturing on the continent. The rise in 3D printing also means that there is greater demand for customisation, meaning that manufacturers will need to…

CRPM – Building Additive Manufacturing ecosystems in Botswana

The Central University’s Centre for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (CRPM), once more managed to break more ground in their attempt to transfer Additive Manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) knowledge and skills, to industry and the community.

Through the Southern African Innovation Support (SAIS) initiative, funded from Finland through its Project Management office in Windhoek, Namibia a successful bid was made under the SAIS2 programme, to establish an Additive Manufacturing (AM) Ecosystem in Botswana, in collaboration with the University of Botswana (UB) and the Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI)…

3D Equipment for Youth Led Gambian Initiatives

Three projects led by young Gambian women entrepreneurs received 3D printed items to enhance their business ideas. Items were designed by Make3D Company Limited, first Gambian 3D printing company with support of Youth Empowerment Project.

D printing also called additive manufacturing is an emerging technology opening new opportunities of manufacturing. Customized items, small scale…

Cameroon: the e-Waste 3D Printer project crowned best project of the national ICT competition

The 2nd edition of the ICT Innovation Week was held from 24 to 28 August 2020 with the consecration of the young Nervis Tetsop Nzometiah, promoter of the e-Waste 3D Printer project. A 3D printer project designed from electronic waste and which allows printing objects in 3D.

The theme of this week of innovation and the competition launched on this occasion being “Cameroonian youth facing the challenge of digital innovation, in the context of health crisis”, the 3D printer of Nervis Tetsop Nzometiah aims to manufacture protective masks and face masks to…

KU Students Utilizes 3D Printers to Produce Improved Nasal Swabs

Kenyatta University fourth year Biotechnology student Simon Ndirangu has come up with an innovation that uses 3D printers to produce and develop improved nasal swabs.

The process allows for production of up to 3,000 swabs a day and greatly enhances the testing capacity in Kenya that has been hampered by low availability of testing kits. Ndirangu says his swabs are…

3D Printing Technology Takes on Covid-19

In a world largely unprepared for the surge of Covid-19 cases that have affected communities across the globe, one of the most pressing needs has been for artificial breathing devices. Essential for the support of critically ill patients who need vital breathing support, hospitals across the globe have been scrambling to meet requirements.

With Egypt also facing the same challenge, local 3D printing enterprise Fabri Gate has stepped up to the plate and joined forces with another local initiative, Covid-19 Egypt Response Team. Recent developments in ventilator design include…

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Additive Manufacturing: Enabling Faster Industrial Growth in Africa

Mintek adds a laser powder bed fusion 3D printer to array of cutting-edge technology

Thales deploys AddUp 350 in Morocco metal 3D printing facility

Mintek’s AMAZEMET acquisition to support SA’s additive manufacturing ambitions

14Trees launches Iroko 3D printer for construction made in Africa

Orascom Construction and Cobod Create JV to Bring the Latest 3D Printing Construction Technology to Egypt

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Egypt’s 3D Printing Services Target Turkey

The affordable 3D-printed home that could transform African urbanization

3D Printers to be Manufactured in Algeria with the Support of TİKA

Introducing the first 3D-printed prosthesis in Mali!

There Is Greater Potential For 3D Printing In Africa

CRPM – Building Additive Manufacturing ecosystems in Botswana

3D Equipment for Youth Led Gambian Initiatives

Cameroon: the e-Waste 3D Printer project crowned best project of the national ICT competition

KU Students Utilizes 3D Printers to Produce Improved Nasal Swabs

3D Printing Technology Takes on Covid-19

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Additive Manufacturing: Enabling Faster Industrial Growth in Africa

Mintek adds a laser powder bed fusion 3D printer to array of cutting-edge technology

Thales deploys AddUp 350 in Morocco metal 3D printing facility

Mintek’s AMAZEMET acquisition to support SA’s additive manufacturing ambitions