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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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3D Printing Construction in Egypt

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…

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3D Printing Construction in Egypt

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…

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The local 3D printing scene – Egypt

Egypt’s 3D printing scene: Young, but the potential for disruption is there. A nascent technology in Egypt and the world, 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize industries like healthcare, automotives, aerospace and construction with its highly customizable, low-cost solutions. With the global market on course to triple in value over the next five years, the manufacturing technique is increasingly finding a foothold in Egypt, with fabrication labs appearing on university campuses and everyone from business incubators and hackerspaces to medtech startups eyeing international markets with their technology.

For the newbies: 3D printing is a form of additive manufacturing, which allows for the construction of 3D objects through computer-aided design (CAD). Objects are printed on 3D printers, which range…

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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…

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Covid 3D printing in Egypt

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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3D Printing establishes foothold in Egyptian manufacturing

Six years ago, Ahmed Adel, then 23, was sipping a tropical fruit drink at Farghaly juice bar in Nasr City with four of his high school buddies, when they decided to start a business based on 3D printing.

Until recently, Egypt relied on costly imported printers, and the team believed that helping technical institutes and university engineering faculties acquire and use affordable, locally built 3D devices could be a viable…

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3D Printing in Africa: A Look into Egypt’s 3D Printing Landscape

Egypt has enjoyed a fairly good share of experiencing 3D printing technology and is making pretty good use of it. Recreating Egyptian mummy faces and bringing Ancient Egypt back to life through the recreation of tombs and artifacts are new developments that connect the past to the present. But this is just a part of its application in Egypt as the country is relatively advanced from an African technology perspective and so the application of 3D printing in Egypt is vast.

In principle, Egypt has an innovative community and country. This is evident with the numerous start-ups over the past years in regards to opening up businesses providing services in 3D printing. The Egyptian landscape has also…

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