Special Report: Advanced Manufacturing

The Iroko 3D printer with construction workers surrounding it
3-D Printing: Africa’s Most Exciting Projects
2024 could see a revolution in Africa’s construction industry, while sectors like healthcare and aerospace continue to evolve in Africa
Uni of Botswana Medical advice
University of Botswana: 3D Printing for Medical Innovations
The University of Botswana (UB) is pioneering the use of 3D printing technology to revolutionize disease treatment and improve healthcare
3D printing technology to revolutionize disease treatment in Botswana
The University of Botswana (UB) has embarked on an ambitious journey to revolutionize disease treatment through 3D printing technology, aiming
UZ Computer Science students showcase their wireless rail prototype design at the UZ Research Innovation & Industrialisation Week
University of Zimbabwe Students Develop Innovative Wireless Railway Signalling System
University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Computer Science PhD students have developed a groundbreaking wireless railway digital signalling technology system. This innovation,
3D Printing Restoring Wildlife From Beaks to Limbs
3D printing offers innovative solutions for wildlife rehabilitation and ecosystem restoration across Africa.
Can 3-D Printed Horns Help Save the Rhino?
In recent years, a novel approach to combating rhino poaching in Africa has emerged: the creation of synthetic rhino horns.
African Scientists Pioneer 3D-Printed Weather Stations to Combat Climate Crisis
African scientists and meteorologists are now at the forefront of a revolutionary approach to weather monitoring, one that could have
3D-Printed Beak Gives South African Macaw a New Lease on Life
Max, a 20-year-old blue and gold macaw, regains ability to eat solid food after groundbreaking prosthetic surgery. Professor Gerhard Steenkamp,
3D Printed Drugs Could Tackle African Health Challenges
3D printing technology could enable on-demand, personalized medicine production in Africa, potentially reducing the continent's reliance on expensive imported drugs.
a 3d printed school in Malawi with children playing outside
Behind the world’s first 3D-printed school in Malawi
14 Trees project aims to tackle housing crisis across Africa while reducing the environmental impact of construction.
6 Innovative 3D Printed Solutions from Central University of Technology
CRPM is not only addressing immediate healthcare needs but also building local capacity for medical device innovation and manufacturing in
Rapid prototyping at the Central University of Technology
MedAdd: The 3D Printing Project Transforming African Healthcare
MedAdd provides a groundbreaking solution through localized 3D printing of medical devices.
The Iroko 3D printer with construction workers surrounding it
3-D Printing: Africa’s Most Exciting Projects
2024 could see a revolution in Africa’s construction industry, while sectors like healthcare and aerospace continue to evolve in Africa