Key Highlights

  • AML3D has secured an initial production parts order from Austal USA valued at approximately AU$0.5 million for US Navy nuclear submarine components.
  • The order transitions production of large, high-pressure Copper-Nickel fluid control components from traditional Manufacturing to AML3D's Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAM) technology.
  • Components will be metal 3D printed at AML3D's US headquarters and technology centre in Stow, Ohio, with completion expected by the end of the third quarter of FY27.
  • The company has deployed 17 ARCEMY systems to meet US Demand to date, with 16 in support of the US Navy Submarine Industrial Base.

AML3D Limited (ASX:AL3) has announced an initial production parts order from Austal, valued at approximately AU$0.5 million. The order represents a transition in the manufacturing method used for large, high-pressure Copper-Nickel fluid control components, moving from traditional production techniques to AML3D's proprietary Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAM) technology.

Order Details and Scope

Under the order, AML3D will Supply Austal USA Advanced Technologies with three large, high-pressure fluid control components for use in US Navy nuclear submarines. The company stated that the order demonstrates its ability to convert a successful CuNi qualification program, conducted in support of the US Navy submarine industrial base, into commercial production part manufacturing. The components will be metal 3D printed at AML3D's US headquarters and technology centre located in Stow, Ohio.

Payment Terms and Timeline

The payment terms for the order are structured as 50% of the total contract value paid upfront, with the balance payable upon delivery, testing and commissioning of the production parts. Completion is expected by the end of the third quarter of FY27. This structure provides AML3D with upfront Cash Flow support while tying the remaining payment to the successful delivery and validation of the components.

US Scale-Up Strategy Context

AML3D described component manufacturing and ARCEMY advanced manufacturing system sales as the two initial drivers of its US scale-up strategy in support of the US Navy submarine industrial base. The company noted that the Austal USA production parts order demonstrates demand for component manufacturing is complementing existing demand for systems sales, with 16 ARCEMY systems deployed to date in direct support of the US Navy submarine industrial base, out of 17 systems deployed in total to meet broader US demand. The company referenced prior US Navy forecasts indicating a need for up to 100 advanced additive manufacturing systems and 1,600 additively manufactured components by 2030.

About AML3D's Technology Platform

AML3D, founded in 2014, is the original equipment manufacturer of the ARCEMY industrial metal 3D printing system, which uses the company's patented WAM process combining welding science, robotics automation, materials engineering and proprietary software. The technology is positioned as an alternative to traditional casting, forging and billet machining processes, offering on-demand, point-of-need manufacturing across sectors including aerospace, defence, maritime, general manufacturing, mining, and oil and gas. Beyond component manufacturing, the company also provides metal 3D printing design engineering services, software licensing, technical support, consumable sales and contract manufacturing services.