Innovation

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The University of Adelaide is working with local companies to investigate 3D metal printing for the development of prototype and operational manufacturing parts.

The University’s Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) has installed a metal and ceramics 3D printer – the first to be open for use by industry and other research organisations in the State.

Dr Brian SymonAdelaide’s “Baby Sleep Doctor” Dr Brian Symon has embraced technology, including a just-launched smartphone app', to help parents calm their children for a good night’s sleep.

Call “Your Baby”, the $2.49 smart-phone app' is available for both iPhone and Android handsets and can be bought from either Apple’s App Store or the Android Market. 

Christine SmithFrom being an award-winning apprentice carpenter, Christine Mason has exceeded all her expectations by setting up her own construction company by age 24.

Establishing a thriving building business started with the school based ‘Doorways 2 Construction’ (D2C) program, then an apprenticeship through the Master Builders Group Training Scheme with a local small building company, and driving the plan was a young woman’s dedication to achieve.