Additive manufacturing opportunities for Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors

Clemon, L; Guertler, M; Tomidei, L; Edwards, R

Additive manufacturing opportunities for Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors

Clemon, L Guertler, M

Tomidei, L Edwards, R

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Publisher:: AgriFutures - National Rural Issues
Publication Type:: Report
Citation:: 2021, pp. 1-1
Issue Date:: 2021-09-30

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dc.contributor.author	Tomidei, L
dc.contributor.author	Edwards, R
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dc.date.issued	2021-09-30
dc.identifier.citation	2021, pp. 1-1
dc.identifier.isbn	978-1-76053-196-6
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dc.description.abstract	Machinery breakdowns and a lack of access to necessary equipment have long been pain points for Australia’s farmers, foresters and fishers. Breakdowns in particular can lead to production stoppages that last weeks at a time as producers wait for spare parts or undertake makeshift repairs. However, additive manufacturing – better known as 3D printing – offers a potential solution that could reduce productivity losses by improving product customisation and aiding new product development. To help the sectors understand the opportunities 3D printing technology presents, AgriFutures Australia engaged the University of Technology Sydney to undertake a scoping study for possible use cases, benefits and pathways to market for this technology. This report aims to better inform primary producers, manufacturers and suppliers of the advantages 3D printing offers Australian agriculture. Take, for example, international machinery company CNH Industrial, which owns a variety of agricultural machinery brands, including Iveco, New Holland and Case IH. In 2019, the company revolutionised its production processes by producing components and spare parts using 3D printing. All products were printed locally and on-demand within 24 to 36 hours from when the order was placed, resulting in significant improvement in the time taken for machinery parts to be delivered to customers. This transformation of production processes cut warehousing costs for the company and reduced downtime costs for the producer. But to fully realise the benefits of 3D printing, there are barriers that need to be overcome through suitable business models to enable this technology to be more readily used. These barriers include regulations covering the right to repair and intellectual property protections for equipment part designs. The report investigates the different ways that 3D printing can be used in a variety of agricultural production settings and further explores the use barriers, including regulation, that need to be resolved so producers can take full advantage of the technology. This report has been produced under AgriFutures Australia’s National Rural Issues (NRI) Program, which is part of the National Challenges and Opportunities Arena. NRI focuses on thought-provoking and horizon-scanning research to inform debate and policy on issues of importance across rural industries. Most of AgriFutures Australia’s publications are available for viewing, free download or purchase online at www.agrifutures.com.au. Michael Beer General Manager, Business Development AgriFutures Australia
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dc.title	Additive manufacturing opportunities for Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors
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Abstract:

Machinery breakdowns and a lack of access to necessary equipment have long been pain points for Australia’s farmers, foresters and fishers. Breakdowns in particular can lead to production stoppages that last weeks at a time as producers wait for spare parts or undertake makeshift repairs. However, additive manufacturing – better known as 3D printing – offers a potential solution that could reduce productivity losses by improving product customisation and aiding new product development. To help the sectors understand the opportunities 3D printing technology presents, AgriFutures Australia engaged the University of Technology Sydney to undertake a scoping study for possible use cases, benefits and pathways to market for this technology. This report aims to better inform primary producers, manufacturers and suppliers of the advantages 3D printing offers Australian agriculture. Take, for example, international machinery company CNH Industrial, which owns a variety of agricultural machinery brands, including Iveco, New Holland and Case IH. In 2019, the company revolutionised its production processes by producing components and spare parts using 3D printing. All products were printed locally and on-demand within 24 to 36 hours from when the order was placed, resulting in significant improvement in the time taken for machinery parts to be delivered to customers. This transformation of production processes cut warehousing costs for the company and reduced downtime costs for the producer. But to fully realise the benefits of 3D printing, there are barriers that need to be overcome through suitable business models to enable this technology to be more readily used. These barriers include regulations covering the right to repair and intellectual property protections for equipment part designs. The report investigates the different ways that 3D printing can be used in a variety of agricultural production settings and further explores the use barriers, including regulation, that need to be resolved so producers can take full advantage of the technology. This report has been produced under AgriFutures Australia’s National Rural Issues (NRI) Program, which is part of the National Challenges and Opportunities Arena. NRI focuses on thought-provoking and horizon-scanning research to inform debate and policy on issues of importance across rural industries. Most of AgriFutures Australia’s publications are available for viewing, free download or purchase online at www.agrifutures.com.au. Michael Beer General Manager, Business Development AgriFutures Australia

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