Industry landscapes
The companies, capital and talent shaping industrial goods and manufacturing in Australia. Find the leaders. Understand the segments. See where the activity is.
An industry ecosystem,
measured in context.
24 featured companies from the funding, hiring, revenue and team-size leaderboards.
Locked revenue figures are available in Radar; the eight company financial previews stay the same throughout this page. A dash means the figure is outside these featured lists. Revenue years vary by company; the figures are not a like-for-like revenue comparison. Compare annual accounts ↗
Recently founded means a recorded 2023–2026 founding year and no recorded parent, acquirer or public-company status. These companies are not labelled startups without that separate classification.
Explore classified startups in Radar ↗A few useful ratios bring the size of this ecosystem into perspective.
59 of 1,395 tracked companies have open roles.
42 of 1,395 tracked companies have a recorded round.
Share of disclosed capital received by the three largest recorded recipients.
Midpoint of 43 rounds with a disclosed amount.
Scale is concentrated. Opportunity is broader. The three largest funding recipients hold 76.5% of disclosed capital, while 97.0% of tracked companies have no recorded funding round.
Explore the segments →Recorded company formation and disclosed funding across the complete annual series shown.
Sum of recorded funding rounds · USD
| Year | Funding (USD) | Founded | Raising |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $19.87M | 28 | 2 |
| 2017 | $14.92M | 40 | 4 |
| 2018 | $50M | 35 | 2 |
| 2019 | $46.16M | 41 | 2 |
| 2020 | $192.07M | 42 | 5 |
| 2021 | $51.92M | 28 | 8 |
| 2022 | $34.86M | 19 | 4 |
| 2023 | $185.98M | 12 | 3 |
| 2024 | $18.24M | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 | $0 | 1 | 0 |
Share of all disclosed company funding.
61 recorded rounds since 2016
Recorded participation in industrial goods and manufacturing company rounds since 2016.
Backed by Epic Angels and Antler and others.
Backed by Accel and ignite-group.com and others.
Backed by Thorney and Wilson Asset Management and others.
Participating investors were not recorded in this snapshot.
Participating investors were not recorded in this snapshot.
Backed by Breakthrough Victoria and AM Ventures and others.
Backed by Accel and Kleiner Perkins.
Backed by InterValley Ventures and Johnson Controls and others.
Backed by IGlobe Partners and NC and others.
Participating investors were not recorded in this snapshot.
Backed by W23 and Grill'd and others.
The measured Australia identity-to-filing probe did not produce a qualifying designated legal or national-ID join: bare ticker overlaps lack a recorded ASX exchange designation and are not designated legal or national identifiers.
How the Australia companies on this page show up online: the sites people visit, the apps they install, and how often those apps ship.
44 of these companies (3.2%) publish at least one Android app — 70 apps in all, carrying 727.5K installs between them.
| App | Installs | Rating | Store category |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXMaintenance Experts | 138.7K | — | Productivity |
| Rapid AccessRapid Global Software | 118.4K | 3.3 | Business |
| MEX PrestartsMaintenance Experts | 98.9K | — | Productivity |
| Total ToolsTotal Tools | 52.7K | — | Tools |
| XRS ConnectGME | 50.4K | — | Communication |
| Rapid InductRapid Global Software | 38.8K | — | Business |
| MEX Mobile CMMS, MaintenanceMaintenance Experts | 27.3K | — | Business |
| Ideagen Asset GuardPlant Assessor | 22K | — | Auto & Vehicles |
| PokitPokit Innovations | 20.9K | 4.2 | Tools |
| DonesafeDonesafe | 20.8K | 4.2 | Productivity |
Installs are lifetime totals to date at the June 2026 store reading — a measure of reach, not of people using an app today.
The busiest app inside each of this page’s own segments, with the quarterly release trend behind it (2023Q3–2026Q1).
| Segment | Apps | Installs | Leading app | Release trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Tech | 40 | 592K | MEX 138.7K | |
| Mining Tech | 7 | 272.7K | MEX Prestarts 98.9K | |
| Grc Software | 19 | 252.5K | Rapid Access 118.4K | |
| Industrial Safety | 14 | 218.6K | Rapid Induct 38.8K | |
| Hrtech | 11 | 207.2K | Donesafe 20.8K | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 6 | 178.1K | Rapid Admin 18K | |
| Manufacturing Services | 22 | 66.8K | Ideagen Asset Guard 22K | |
| B2B E-Commerce | 3 | 55.1K | Total Tools 52.7K |
A company can carry several segment tags, so these rows overlap and should not be added together. Trend lines are zero-based and share one quarter grid, so a flat line is a quiet segment, not a missing one.
New apps published, beside apps whose most recent update landed in that quarter — the second bar is how much of the shelf is still being maintained.
Darker bars are new releases, lighter bars apps updated. 53 of 70 apps carry a release date. The series ends at 2026Q1, the last quarter that closed before the June 2026 reading.
Explore the segments behind the headline numbers.
Rank segments by scale, hiring or disclosed funding.
Companies can sit in several segments. Counts and funding overlap.
The largest measured segment in this report snapshot.
4 companies hiring · $268.65M disclosed funding
Explore in RadarCommon revenue models; a company can use more than one.
Recorded corporate activity linked to companies in this landscape.
Firebird Metals has also been awarded $2 million to develop a demonstration-scale facility in Perth that will process manganese concentrate into cathode materials used in batteries.
Shares in Matrix Composites & Engineering have launched after confirming receipt of a $90 million approach from Advanced Innergy Holdings to buy out the Henderson-based firm.
Maven Capital Partners has completed a £4.75 million investment in iPac, a leading manufacturer of thermoformed packaging for the food sector.
Brightstar Resources has successfully raised $180 million to fully fund its Goldfields project and advance the Sandstone gold project to the final investment stage.
The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) has approved a $75 million investment in Alpha HPA, supporting delivery of the HPA First Project in Gladstone, Queensland.
Electrical solutions provider IPD Group Ltd said on Tuesday it agreed to acquire Platinum Cables Pty Ltd, a specialist supplier to Australia’s mining sector, in a deal worth up to A$45 million ($30.1 million).
"Active Apparel Group’s activewear segment is the fastest-growing one in the apparel industry, and it complements our existing strength in the fashion segment, enabling cross-selling opportunities in other product categories and enhancing operating leverage."
Packaging machinery supplier Autopack has completed the acquisition of Nottingham-based Autopak Machinery, a manufacturer of bag filling and handling equipment.
NRW shares touched highs not seen since WA’s 2012 mining boom after revealing a $200 million deal set to expose the contractor to new work on data centres, defence and national infrastructure builds.
Amaero Ltd has secured AUD 50 million in new funding to accelerate its manufacturing growth initiatives.
Top 10 categories among 254 recorded events in the 24-month window.
2 tracked people moves
Products, platforms and features in the recorded window
Platform
27 recorded customer wins
Customer: Mining
Customer: genesis mineralsMining
Customer: private equity-backed manufacturing technology and advanced materials customerAdvanced materials
Customer:
Customer: Australian federal governmentDefense
Customer: federal governmentdefence
1 companies with reported reductions
Scale not stated rolesfinancial struggles
4 recorded events
grant awardedAustralian Renewable Energy Agency
approved the mining proposal and mine closure plan for Lord ByronDepartment of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration
approved to start mining operationsWA’s Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
pending court approvalcourt
3 tracked suits
fraudulent loanCriminal · Settled
misstatement of financial performance and write back of work in progressRegulatory · Settled
Company-linked deal reports; status is preserved as recorded.
| Acquirer → target | Status | Date | Value / context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Innergy Holdings→Matrix Composites & Engineering ↗ | Announced | 2026-04-07 | $90.0M |
| IPD Group→platinum cables | Announced | 2025-12-30 | Not stated in snapshot |
| lever style→Active Apparel Group ↗ | Announced | 2025-12-18 | $13.0M |
| elemental→Brightstar Resources ↗ | Completed | 2025-11-26 | Not stated in snapshot |
| Brightstar Resources→alto metals | Completed | 2025-10-13 | Not stated in snapshot |
| Autopack→autopak machinery | Completed | 2025-09-16 | Not stated in snapshot |
A discussion or rumour is not a completed transaction. An unstated value is not zero.
3 postings in the preceding 12 months. The full 25-posting snapshot covers 22 employers.
0 tracked postings mention remote work.
2 postings specify a level.
Top skills across 25 tracked postings in the available jobs snapshot.
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Austal ↗ | 8 |
| ACD Trade ↗ | 4 |
| QMSNDT ↗ | 3 |
| Vertech Group ↗ | 3 |
| Jet-Ap ↗ | 3 |
| Survey Group ↗ | 3 |
| Hitech Elec ↗ | 3 |
| Atelier ↗ | 3 |
| Company | Employees |
|---|---|
| ae smith ↗ | 750 |
| J & P Richardson Industries ↗ | 500 |
| Tomago Aluminium ↗ | 499 |
| Clarkequipment ↗ | 284 |
| HMA Group ↗ | 263 |
| bullivants ↗ | 201 |
| Vertech Group ↗ | 190 |
| Acmeconstructors ↗ | 109 |
208 founders and chief executives across 188 companies.
Anz Worldline Payment Solutions Jv, ex-Aware Environmental, ex-Messagemedia, Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, 2004
World Literacy Foundation, ex- Cox Architecture. The University of Western Australia, Polytechnic University of Milan
Packform, ex-Travelport Locomote, ex-Planb Travel And Events, University of Melbourne, 1986
Xy Sense, ex-Serraview, ex-Object Consulting, La Trobe University, 2005
Conflux Technology, ex-Rmit University Advanced Manufacturing Precinct, ex-Mercedes Amg F1 Team, Swinburne University of Technology, 1998
Ex- UAV Vision . University of Sydney BE 2012
Factory, ex-Rea, ex-Assembly Payments, General Assembly
Australian Robotics Group, Laing O'Rourke, The Ohio State University, ex-Various US & UK companies, HRI2015. University of Sydney BSc…
Ex-GO1, RedEye Apps, GJI, Galahad Group Australia, Limelight Digital, Advantage One Real Estate, Coldwell Banker United…
Ex-Junior Engineers, The University of Queensland. The University of Queensland BE 2020
Chief Executive Officer Dingo Software, Ex- The Clorox. The University of Queensland BE 1986, Missouri University of Science and Technology MSc 1989
Ex-Founder BEAMS & DREAM, Gentleman's Brand Co, Co-Founder Rhizome. University of Sydney BFA 2011
10 profiles with education records.
1 profiles with prior-work records.
Profiles cover recorded founders and leaders; contact details remain in Radar.
714,483 articles in the measured 12-month window.
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing coverage across Australia · articles per complete quarter
| Quarter | Articles |
|---|---|
| 2021Q2 | 120,072 |
| 2021Q3 | 136,493 |
| 2021Q4 | 121,647 |
| 2022Q1 | 135,967 |
| 2022Q2 | 131,882 |
| 2022Q3 | 140,450 |
| 2022Q4 | 195,221 |
| 2023Q1 | 213,516 |
| 2023Q2 | 148,718 |
| 2023Q3 | 170,179 |
| 2023Q4 | 159,248 |
| 2024Q1 | 155,883 |
| 2024Q2 | 167,475 |
| 2024Q3 | 167,608 |
| 2024Q4 | 181,066 |
| 2025Q1 | 217,593 |
| 2025Q2 | 145,800 |
| 2025Q3 | 253,341 |
| 2025Q4 | 127,401 |
| 2026Q1 | 140,050 |
Article volume measures coverage, not market sales.
192 recorded company events across 21 companies; percentages use that event total.
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing coverage across Australia · ranked by full-period article count.
Recent and prior counts use the source comparison windows.
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing coverage across Australia
| Keyword | Recent | Prior | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| countries | 4,005 | 1,939 | 107% |
| domestic robots | 2,438 | 42 | 5705% |
| toy robots | 2,418 | 32 | 7456% |
| scandal disclosures | 1,387 | 247 | 462% |
| ashes moments | 1,209 | 780 | 55% |
| angel investors | 1,018 | 374 | 172% |
| overseas study | 975 | 688 | 42% |
| ashes urn | 909 | 396 | 130% |
| ashes records | 869 | 411 | 111% |
| ashes venues | 826 | 431 | 92% |
| test cricket | 6,104 | 11,699 | -48% |
| test innings | 4,651 | 8,993 | -48% |
| 5-day cricket | 3,795 | 7,865 | -52% |
| odi cricket | 2,989 | 6,312 | -53% |
| limited overs cricket | 2,864 | 6,299 | -55% |
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing coverage across Australia
territories, disputed islands, test cricket
27.9% critical · 20.5% positivetest cricket, test innings, odi world cup
31.4% critical · 42.7% positivenba expansion teams, nba team legends, league expansion news
30.9% critical · 46.6% positiveIndustrial Goods and Manufacturing coverage across Australia. Topic labels describe recorded classifications and can include broad context.
50,666 papers in the recorded worldwide scope.
Tone counts: 47,655 positive · 2,825 neutral · 186 negative.
Landmark: Recent advances in 3D printing of biomaterials
Landmark: The upcoming 3D-printing revolution in microfluidics
Landmark: Continuous liquid interface production of 3D objects
Common problems researchers identify · 0126.8% of this theme group
Researchers highlight difficulties in printing systems, material properties, and process integration for building and construction applications.
3D printing (650) · 3d model (87) · Manufacturing engineering (129) · Architectural engineering (44)
Bibliographic analysis on 3D printing in the building and construction industry: Printing systems, material properties, challenges, and futu
Improving printed products manufacturing technology using 3D printing
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 77.8 |
| 2023 | 79.1 |
| 2024 | 98.9 |
| 2025 | 72.1 |
Common problems researchers identify · 0223.3% of this theme group
Papers discuss obstacles in aligning nanoparticles, fabricating composites, and achieving functional performance with advanced 3D printing.
3D printing (474) · Nanotechnology (88) · Composite material (57) · Fabrication (65)
Increasing the functionalities of 3D printed microchemical devices by single material, multimaterial, and print-pause-print 3D printing
3D Printing‐Enabled Nanoparticle Alignment: A Review of Mechanisms and Applications
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 8446.2 |
| 2023 | 8432.1 |
| 2024 | 8332.7 |
| 2025 | 6646.6 |
Common problems researchers identify · 0313.5% of this theme group
Studies point to technical and regulatory barriers when applying additive manufacturing to medical devices and drug production.
3D printing (322) · 3d printed (105) · Medical physics (26) · Health care (26)
A Review of 3D Printing Technology for Medical Applications
3D PRINTING IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY: A SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ON MEDICAL DEVICE AND ITS APPLICATIONS
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 79.9 |
| 2023 | 87.1 |
| 2024 | 114.8 |
| 2025 | 130.2 |
Common problems researchers identify · 0411.6% of this theme group
Research identifies material, certification, and production challenges specific to aerospace parts made by 3D printing.
3D printing (203) · Manufacturing engineering (85) · Aerospace (47) · Production (25)
On the Evolution of Additive Manufacturing (3D/4D Printing) Technologies: Materials, Applications, and Challenges
Additive manufacturing for Aerospace
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 96.7 |
| 2023 | 99.1 |
| 2024 | 112.0 |
| 2025 | 107.8 |
Common problems researchers identify · 059.8% of this theme group
Authors note difficulties in material selection, cell viability, and structural fidelity for 3D‑printed biomedical constructs.
Tissue engineering (68) · Scaffold (42) · Nanotechnology (101) · 3D bioprinting (47)
Development of 3D bioprinting: From printing methods to biomedical applications
3D printing in biomedical engineering: Processes, materials, and applications
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 6061.1 |
| 2023 | 6068.9 |
| 2024 | 6329.4 |
| 2025 | 5130.8 |
Common problems researchers identify · 067.8% of this theme group
Literature reports common flaws, post‑processing needs, and reliability concerns in FDM‑produced polymers and composites.
Fused deposition modeling (138) · Fused filament fabrication (52) · Deposition (43) · 3D printing (125)
Failures and Flaws in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Additively Manufactured Polymers and Composites
An Overview of Post-Processing of Fused Deposition Modelling 3D Printed Products
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 54.2 |
| 2023 | 56.9 |
| 2024 | 49.0 |
| 2025 | 72.3 |
Common problems researchers identify · 077.1% of this theme group
Works focus on residual stress, defect formation, and microstructural control challenges in laser‑based metal printing.
Selective laser melting (157) · Laser (42) · Microstructure (36) · Residual stress (26)
Review of selective laser melting of magnesium alloys: advantages, microstructure and mechanical characterizations, defects, challenges, and
Selective Laser Melting of Aluminum and Its Alloys
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1117.2 |
| 2023 | 1089.9 |
| 2024 | 900.2 |
| 2025 | 945.6 |
Cautions · 0121.8% of this theme group
Researchers caution that slicer settings and extrusion methods critically affect mechanical and micro‑structural outcomes.
3D printing (218) · 3d printed (83) · Stereolithography (42) · Extrusion (45)
INFLUENCE OF SLICER SOFTWARE USED WITH 3D PRINTING FILAMENT EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGY ON PROPERTIES OF PRINTED PARTS WITH SHORT FIBER REINFORCED
Microscale 3D Printed Pillars and Porous Polymeric Structures: Manufacturability and Micromechanics
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 184.3 |
| 2023 | 192.2 |
| 2024 | 196.0 |
| 2025 | 239.6 |
Cautions · 0221.4% of this theme group
Papers warn about uncertainties in logistics, scalability, and consistency when integrating 3D printing into manufacturing flows.
3D printing (312) · 3d printed (85) · Supply chain (17) · Production (23)
Three-Dimensional Printing Surgical Applications.
Applications of Three-Dimensional Printing in Surgery
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 71.2 |
| 2023 | 75.9 |
| 2024 | 97.7 |
| 2025 | 116.9 |
Cautions · 0315.2% of this theme group
Studies emphasize the need to manage stress buildup and roughness to ensure part durability in selective laser processes.
Selective laser melting (221) · Laser (56) · Residual stress (38) · Surface roughness (37)
Numerical investigation of residual stresses in thin-walled additively manufactured structures from selective laser melting
Corrosion Testing of a Heat Treated 316 L Functional Part Produced by Selective Laser Melting
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 314.3 |
| 2023 | 289.9 |
| 2024 | 265.5 |
| 2025 | 267.1 |
Cautions · 0411.8% of this theme group
Authors highlight how printing parameters cause fluctuations in tensile, flexural, and hardness properties of polymer parts.
Ultimate tensile strength (97) · Composite material (112) · Flexural strength (19) · Extrusion (32)
The influence of 3D printing process parameters on the mechanical performance of PLA polymer and its correlation with hardness
The influence of printing parameters on the mechanical properties of 3D printed TPU-based elastomers
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4239.3 |
| 2023 | 4196.5 |
| 2024 | 3722.9 |
| 2025 | 2951.5 |
Cautions · 0510.8% of this theme group
Research points to difficulties in combining polymers with metals or composites while maintaining print quality.
Fused deposition modeling (118) · Deposition (41) · Fused filament fabrication (39) · 3D printing (77)
Recent Developments in Fused Deposition Modeling-Based 3D Printing of Polymers and Their Composites
Three-Dimensional (3D) Printing of Polymer-Metal Hybrid Materials by Fused Deposition Modeling
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 54.2 |
| 2023 | 56.9 |
| 2024 | 49.0 |
| 2025 | 72.3 |
Cautions · 0610.4% of this theme group
Papers discuss how porosity affects strength and the challenges of accurately inspecting additively manufactured components.
Fusion (25) · Porosity (22) · Raw material (9) · Fabrication (20)
Comparison of the porosity and mechanical performance of 316L stainless steel manufactured on different laser powder bed fusion metal additi
Assessing the results of ultrasonic testing of additive manufactured parts with alternative methods
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 782.5 |
| 2023 | 772.1 |
| 2024 | 645.8 |
| 2025 | 772.9 |
Cautions · 078.6% of this theme group
Literature warns about unpredictable microstructures and tensile performance when processing advanced alloys via selective laser melting.
Microstructure (122) · Selective laser melting (100) · Alloy (45) · Ultimate tensile strength (49)
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of TiC-Reinforced 316L Stainless Steel Composites Fabricated Using Selective Laser Melting
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of A7075 Alloy with Additional Si Objects Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1292.4 |
| 2023 | 1271.2 |
| 2024 | 1106.2 |
| 2025 | 1221.9 |
Opportunities · 0121.1% of this theme group
Researchers explore new printer technologies and applications that could reshape diverse production sectors.
3D printing (1,055) · Manufacturing engineering (123) · 3d printer (126) · 3d printed (217)
3D printing for clothing production
3D Printing Technologies
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 128.3 |
| 2023 | 131.8 |
| 2024 | 160.5 |
| 2025 | 173.5 |
Opportunities · 0220.8% of this theme group
Studies highlight innovative printable materials offering self‑healing, adhesion, and functional fluidic capabilities.
Nanotechnology (268) · 3D printing (709) · Self-healing hydrogels (144) · Microfluidics (128)
3D\nPrinting Method for Tough Multifunctional Particle-Based\nDouble-Network Hydrogels
3D Printing of Interpenetrating\nNetwork Flexible Hydrogels\nwith Enhancement of Adhesiveness
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5980.9 |
| 2023 | 5995.8 |
| 2024 | 6263.6 |
| 2025 | 5035.4 |
Opportunities · 0313.9% of this theme group
Papers present advances in printable scaffolds, implants, and orthopaedic solutions for personalized medicine.
3D printing (606) · 3d printed (261) · Biomedical engineering (115) · Tissue engineering (80)
A Review of Three-Dimensional Printing Technology for Medical Applications
3D Printing Materials and Technologies for Orthopaedic Applications
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 462.5 |
| 2023 | 456.1 |
| 2024 | 455.6 |
| 2025 | 463.6 |
Opportunities · 0412.7% of this theme group
Research showcases the ability to design specific micro‑features and properties in metal parts using selective laser processes.
Selective laser melting (647) · Microstructure (228) · Alloy (153) · Laser (163)
Selective Laser Melting Additive Manufacturing of TiC/AlSi10Mg Bulk-form Nanocomposites with Tailored Microstructures and Properties
Selective laser melting: A unit cell approach for the manufacture of porous, titanium, bone in‐growth constructs, suitable for orthopedic ap
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1292.4 |
| 2023 | 1271.2 |
| 2024 | 1106.2 |
| 2025 | 1221.9 |
Opportunities · 0511.4% of this theme group
Authors discuss methods to enhance strength and stiffness of carbon‑fiber and other reinforced printed composites.
Composite material (350) · Composite number (144) · Ultimate tensile strength (154) · 3D printing (340)
Parameters Affecting the Mechanical Properties of Three-Dimensional (3D) Printed Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polylactide Composites
3D printing of composites: design parameters and flexural performance
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4431.6 |
| 2023 | 4406.6 |
| 2024 | 3944.0 |
| 2025 | 3522.3 |
Opportunities · 0611.4% of this theme group
Studies reveal additive manufacturing’s potential for bespoke meshes, replacements, and modifications across various industries.
Fabrication (128) · 3D printing (187) · Fusion (31) · Extrusion (60)
Additive Manufacturing: Additive Manufacturing of Biomechanically Tailored Meshes for Compliant Wearable and Implantable Devices (Adv. Funct
A Survey of the Use of Additive Fabrication in Component Replacement and Customised Automotive Modifications
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 657.2 |
| 2023 | 639.8 |
| 2024 | 563.7 |
| 2025 | 776.8 |
Opportunities · 078.6% of this theme group
Research highlights FDM’s role in fabricating bio‑analytical devices and high‑temperature thermoplastics with improved performance.
Fused deposition modeling (390) · Deposition (120) · Fused filament fabrication (100) · 3D printing (190)
Fused Deposition Modeling 3D Printing for (Bio)analytical Device Fabrication: Procedures, Materials, and Applications
Additive manufacturing of the high-performance thermoplastics: Experimental study and numerical simulation of the Fused Filament Fabrication
| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 54.2 |
| 2023 | 56.9 |
| 2024 | 49.0 |
| 2025 | 72.3 |
Orientation shares compared with 25,000 papers in the reference sample.
| Research orientation | This field | Reference sample |
|---|---|---|
| Promising | 47.5% | 37.3% |
| Breakthrough | 21.8% | 26.4% |
| Descriptive | 15.8% | 17.3% |
| Comparative | 5.9% | 4.0% |
| Problem-identifying | 5.4% | 9.5% |
| Cautionary | 3.4% | 4.4% |
| Critical | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Counts and shares refer to the stated research pool. A low count describes how much of that research is recorded here, not the absence of a real-world concern.
| Concern / example paper | Papers | Share | Raised as a problem | Worldwide share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware, e-waste & supply chainSustainable 3D Printing Filament Production from Recycled Nonbiodegradable Waste: A Review | 29 | 0.06% | 1 (3.4%) | 0.06% |
| Privacy & surveillanceThe intellectual property implications of low-cost 3D printing | 27 | 0.06% | 13 (48.1%) | 0.06% |
| Concentration of compute powerStudy on the Direct Melting Extrusion Metal 3D Printing Using Induction Heating | 8 | 0.02% | 1 (12.5%) | 0.02% |
| Water useA Study on the Development of Living Products from Recycled Plastic Water Bottles : Focus on the Closed-loop System Usin | 7 | 0.02% | 2 (28.6%) | 0.02% |
| Energy & datacenter footprintImpact of Printing Parameters on Energy Consumption of 3D Printers using IoT Cloud Architecture | 2 | 0.0% | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0% |
| Labour & data workA Review of 3D Printing in Construction and its Impact on the Labor Market | 2 | 0.0% | 1 (50.0%) | 0.0% |
| Bias & fairnessComparing Stability and Discriminatory Power of Hand-Crafted Versus Deep Radiomics: A 3D-Printed Anthropomorphic Phantom | 2 | 0.0% | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0% |
| Safety & misuseMonitoring Emerging Technologies Through TIM Dual-Use: The case of 3D printing technology | 1 | 0.0% | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0% |
| Carbon & emissions of compute | 0 | 0.0% | 0 (%) | 0.0% |
Institution and researcher rankings use citations to their covered work. Research scope: worldwide. This may be broader than the company geography.
Published patent filings in the recorded source window.
Company counts, hiring and disclosed funding across the recorded hubs.
24.6% across the displayed hubs
2 companies hiring · $369.4M disclosed funding
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22.5% across the displayed hubs
6 companies hiring · $96.1M disclosed funding
Explore companies in Perth ↗
20.4% across the displayed hubs
2 companies hiring · $112.9M disclosed funding
Explore companies in Melbourne ↗
18.8% across the displayed hubs
6 companies hiring · $146.9M disclosed funding
Explore companies in Brisbane ↗
6.0% across the displayed hubs
1 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding
Explore companies in Adelaide ↗
3.4% across the displayed hubs
0 companies hiring · $749.5K disclosed funding
Explore companies in Dandenong ↗2.4% across the displayed hubs
0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding
Explore companies in Seven Hills ↗
1.8% across the displayed hubs
1 companies hiring · $500.0K disclosed funding
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It measures the tracked company ecosystem, recorded funding, hiring and other available evidence. It is not a market-size estimate.
No. A company can belong to several segments, so segment counts and funding can overlap.
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Company ecosystem snapshot: 7 August 2026. Funding is recorded in USD; filed accounts retain their stated currency and reporting basis. Each section identifies its own coverage. The news and research behind these sections is explorable in Prism.
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