- [Blog]Cross-Industry Workflow Strategies for Prototyping10 Oct,2025
- Prototyping is essential for turning ideas into tangible products across Australia's diverse industries. From Melbourne's automotive suppliers to Sydney's medical innovators, selecting the right method can save time, cut costs, and meet ind...
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- [Blog]Digital Documentation for CNC Machining08 Oct,2025
- Switching from paper to digital documentation can transform CNC machining operations in Australia. Here's why it matters: Faster and more accurate processes: Digital systems eliminate errors tied to outdated paper methods, ensuring opera...
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- [Blog]Cybersecurity in Industry 4.0: Supplier Audits26 Sep,2025
- Supplier cybersecurity audits are critical for protecting Australian manufacturers in the Industry 4.0 era. With interconnected systems like IoT, AI, and cloud computing driving efficiency, these same technologies expose supply chains to cy...
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- [Blog]Why OEMs Use 3D Printing for Low-Volume Production16 Sep,2025
- Why OEMs Use 3D Printing for Low-Volume Production | Mastars Lower Tooling Costs Faster Lead Times Traditional methods like injection molding require expensive tooling and molds. For small batches or prototypes, the tooling cost alone can ...
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- [Blog]Rapid Prototyping for Australian Product Innovation12 Sep,2025
- Rapid prototyping has evolved into a strategic innovation tool for Australian manufacturers. This article explores its technological advancements and the competitive advantages of cross-border manufacturing partnerships for global market success.
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- [Blog]Vacuum Casting: Key Advantages and Drawbacks06 Sep,2025
- Vacuum casting is a practical manufacturing method popular in Australia for prototyping and small-scale production. It uses silicone moulds and vacuum pressure to create high-quality parts from polyurethane resins. This method is commonly u...
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- [Blog]Why Use Copper Alloys in Pressure Die Casting?31 Aug,2025
- Copper alloys are a standout choice for pressure die casting, especially in Australia's demanding industries like automotive, mining, and electronics. Their combination of strength, thermal and electrical conductivity, and corrosion resista...
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- [Blog]Advancements in Multi-Material Prototyping Equipment30 Aug,2025
- Advancements in Multi-Material Prototyping Equipment Multi-material prototyping is transforming manufacturing in Australia. By combining various materials like metals, polymers, and composites in a single process, this technology speeds up ...
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- [Blog]How to Choose Surface Finishes for CNC Car Parts28 Aug,2025
- Surface finishes for CNC car parts are key for performance and durability, critical in Australia's harsh conditions (UV, salt, temperature extremes). This article covers key techniques—anodising, powder coating, PVD/CVD, mechanical treatments—their material suitability, costs, and timelines. It guides selection based on material, use, and environment, plus Mastars' process to meet Australian standards.
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- [Blog]Top 5 Die Casting Alloys for Corrosion Resistance27 Aug,2025
- This article spotlights the top 5 corrosion-resistant die casting alloys for Australia’s climates (coastal salt, inland temperature swings). It details each on corrosion resistance, mechanics, climate fit, and OEM uses, plus compares them, covers Aussie OEM adaptation, testing, cost vs longevity, and answers FAQs.
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- [Blog]Hybrid Prototyping: CNC and 3D Printing25 Aug,2025
- Hybrid Prototyping: CNC and 3D Printing Hybrid prototyping combines 3D printing and CNC machining to create prototypes that are both accurate and functional. This method leverages the strengths of each technology: 3D printing is ideal for c...
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- [Blog]How to Choose the Right 3D Printing Material21 Aug,2025
- When selecting 3D printing materials, it is important first to clarify the requirements of the project or industry. This article provides a detailed overview of common materials and advanced materials, including their characteristics and application scenarios.
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- [News]3D printing creates highest specific strength titanium alloy28 Sep,2022
- Writing in the latest issue of Nature Materials, a team of Australian engineers say they have used 3D printing for the first time to obtain the highest specific strength titanium alloy to date, a major leap forward for the aerospace, defense, energy and biomedical industries. |metal 3d printing services
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- [News]Multiple companies complete development of monkeypox test kits02 Sep,2022
- Confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported one after another, including several countries including the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, the United States, Canada, and Australia. Although no confirmed cases of monkeypox virus have been found in China, preventive control of the virus has be
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- [Cases]Mastars case: Wearable medical device manufacturing24 Dec,2021
- Our story with Seer began with an Australian design company - UNO. Mastars have cooperated with UNO for more than 10 years, some engineers resigned from UNO and went to new companies and still contact us for the business. One of UNO designer joined Seer Medical, so our story was start…..
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