Highlights
- Component Delivery for Virginia-Class Submarines:
AML3D supplied Copper-Nickel tailpiece components for the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered Virginia-Class submarine program as part of the AUKUS partnership. - Rapid Production Time:
Components were 3D-printed in less than five weeks, compared to a traditional manufacturing timeline of 17 months. - Testing and Installation:
These prototype components will undergo testing before being installed onboard a Virginia-Class submarine in 2025. - Support for AUKUS Supply Chain:
Demonstrates AML3D’s contribution to establishing a resilient, trilateral industrial base under the AUKUS partnership.
Key Achievements
- Advanced Additive Manufacturing Technology:
AML3D’s proprietary ARCEMY 3D metal printing technology enables:- Faster production.
- Improved component quality.
- Enhanced flexibility to meet critical supply chain demands.
- Collaboration with U.S. Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base:
- AML3D has been working closely with the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program and BlueForge Alliance to address supply chain gaps for U.S. submarines.
- Successful alloy testing and characterization, including Copper-Nickel, positions AML3D as a trusted partner in delivering critical components.
Recognition and Support
- Australian Government:
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles praised AML3D’s contribution, emphasizing it as proof that AUKUS partnerships are operational today and creating opportunities for Australian industry. - U.S. Navy:
Admiral Jonathan Rucker, Program Executive Officer for Attack Submarines, highlighted AML3D’s role in creating supply chain resiliency and its critical importance for sustaining Virginia-Class submarine production.
CEO Commentary
AML3D CEO Sean Ebert stated:
“AML3D’s collaboration with the U.S. Navy and its partners has demonstrated the effectiveness of advanced 3D printing technology in supporting critical defense programs. Our work underscores the potential for Australian suppliers to play a vital role in strengthening the AUKUS partnership.”
Outlook
AML3D’s successful delivery highlights the transformative potential of additive manufacturing in defense supply chains. As part of the AUKUS partnership, AML3D is poised to expand its contribution to the U.S. Navy and beyond, solidifying Australia’s role in global defense initiatives.
