Australian large-format 3D printer producer AML3D Restricted has introduced a A$0.83 million contract with British aerospace agency BAE Techniques for the availability of 8.5 tonnes of Nickel Aluminium Bronze (NAB) wire feedstock. This contract marks a step in AML3D’s efforts to broaden its manufacturing capabilities in Australia and assist defence packages in each the U.Okay. and Australia. It additionally follows the opening of the corporate’s U.S. facility in December 2024.
“AML3D has been growing its relationship with BAE Techniques for over a 12 months. It is extremely thrilling to see that work translate into an preliminary contract from BAE Techniques. It’s much more thrilling that this contract is deliberate to be simply the primary and I look ahead to giving updates on further contracts as this system progresses,” mentioned CEO Sean Ebert.
Ebert famous that AML3D is getting into the subsequent section of its progress technique by leveraging demand from the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base to broaden into allied defence markets. Alongside the BAE Techniques contract, the corporate is exploring additional alternatives with different U.Okay.-based defence companions. “Whereas successful Defence contracts can take time, I’m assured that we are going to be ready to announce further orders from the U.Okay. and Australian defence sectors to go with the massive momentum we’re seeing within the U.S.,” he added.
Broader progress by way of defence and industrial contracts
The BAE Techniques settlement comes amid broader efforts by AML3D to scale operations by way of strategic defence and industrial engagements. Within the first half of 2024, roughly 80% of AML3D’s gross sales had been generated from U.S.-based prospects, reflecting a rising footprint in that market.
To fulfill rising demand, the corporate launched a U.S. Expertise Centre and secured a A$2.27 million contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to ship 3D printed parts for important energy technology infrastructure.
Defence remained a central space of focus through the interval. AML3D entered a Manufacturing License Settlement with BlueForge Alliance to assist the U.S. Navy’s submarine program and delivered ARCEMY programs to key suppliers together with Laser Welding Options and Cogitic Company—supporting efforts to deal with provide chain constraints inside the U.S. Division of Protection.
In assist of its long-term plans, AML3D accomplished a $30 million institutional placement in December 2024. The funds can be used to scale U.S. operations, set up a European Expertise Centre to serve the U.Okay. defence market, and put money into analysis and improvement.
In January 2025, the corporate delivered prototype tailpiece parts—3D printed in Copper-Nickel alloy—for the Virginia-Class nuclear submarine program below the AUKUS partnership. Valued at roughly A$156,000, the elements will bear testing previous to set up on a Virginia-Class submarine. In keeping with AML3D, the parts had been produced in below 5 weeks, in comparison with a 17-month lead time utilizing typical manufacturing strategies.
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Featured picture reveals AML3D ARCEMY metallic 3D printer. Photograph by way of: AML3D.
