Australian large-format 3D printer producer AML3D Restricted has introduced a A$0.83 million contract with British aerospace agency BAE Programs for the provision of 8.5 tonnes of Nickel Aluminium Bronze (NAB) wire feedstock. This contract marks a step in AML3D’s efforts to develop its manufacturing capabilities in Australia and help defence applications in each the U.Ok. and Australia. It additionally follows the opening of the corporate’s U.S. facility in December 2024.
“AML3D has been creating its relationship with BAE Programs for over a 12 months. It is vitally thrilling to see that work translate into an preliminary contract from BAE Programs. It’s much more thrilling that this contract is deliberate to be simply the primary and I sit up for 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 development technique by leveraging demand from the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base to develop into allied defence markets. Alongside the BAE Programs contract, the corporate is exploring additional alternatives with different U.Ok.-based defence companions. “Whereas profitable Defence contracts can take time, I’m assured that we are going to be ready to announce further orders from the U.Ok. and Australian defence sectors to go with the large momentum we’re seeing within the U.S.,” he added.
Broader development by way of defence and industrial contracts
The BAE Programs 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 have been generated from U.S.-based prospects, reflecting a rising footprint in that market.
To fulfill growing 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 essential energy technology infrastructure.
Defence remained a central space of focus through the interval. AML3D entered a Manufacturing License Settlement with BlueForge Alliance to help the U.S. Navy’s submarine program and delivered ARCEMY techniques to key suppliers together with Laser Welding Options and Cogitic Company—supporting efforts to handle provide chain constraints throughout the U.S. Division of Protection.
In help of its long-term plans, AML3D accomplished a $30 million institutional placement in December 2024. The funds shall be used to scale U.S. operations, set up a European Expertise Centre to serve the U.Ok. 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 underneath the AUKUS partnership. Valued at roughly A$156,000, the elements will endure testing previous to set up on a Virginia-Class submarine. In response to AML3D, the parts have been produced in underneath 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.
