I think we can all agree that 3D printing technology is pretty cool, and while it can certainly be used to make fun things like Stormtrooper statues and holiday models and decorations, the technology is also completely changing the face of manufacturing. Metal 3D printing has been used to manufacture everything from surgical tools and aerospace turbines to race cars and spacecraft components, but research shows that even though it's widely used in multiple sectors, adoption is still slow, due to a lack of in-house expertise and high costs. But this is not the case for Australian tech startup AML Technologies - the company certainly has the expertise, and thanks to a recent grant from the Australian Government, cost shouldn't be an issue either. Read more at 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/180859/aml-technologies-wam-grant/