AML3D Advances Role in AUKUS Submarine Program with Additive Manufacturing

2 min read | January 06, 2025 12:07 AM GMT | By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights 

  • Strategic Positioning: AML3D (ASX:AL3) has reinforced its role in the AUKUS network by manufacturing components for the nuclear submarine program using its advanced 3D metal printing technology. 
  • Efficiency Gains: The company’s additive manufacturing significantly reduces production time for components, delivering parts in five weeks compared to the traditional 17 months. 
  • Collaborative Efforts: AML3D has been working closely with the U.S. Navy and partners, emphasizing cross-continental coordination and advanced material testing. 

AML3D (ASX:AL3) has taken significant steps to establish itself as a critical contributor to the AUKUS defense initiative, particularly in the production of parts for the nuclear submarine program. The program, which involves Australia acquiring Virginia-class submarines over the coming decades, symbolizes strengthened allied ties amid evolving geopolitical tensions. 

The company announced on Monday its production of copper-nickel-based tailpiece components for these submarines. These parts are being produced using AML3D’s proprietary ARCEMY® additive manufacturing technology, a process that has positioned the company as a potential leader in innovative defense manufacturing. 

Faster, Smarter Production 

AML3D’s technology enables a dramatic reduction in manufacturing timelines. Traditional methods require 17 months to produce a copper-nickel submarine tailpiece, whereas AML3D can deliver the same component in just five weeks. This efficiency underscores the transformative potential of advanced manufacturing techniques in defense applications. 

The company has also highlighted its successful completion of alloy testing and characterization programs. These efforts include work with copper-nickel materials, a critical component for submarine construction, which has allowed AML3D to align with the stringent requirements of the U.S. nuclear submarine program. 

Collaboration and Future Outlook 

AML3D’s partnership with the U.S. Navy reflects nearly two years of collaboration, focusing on cross-continental coordination and leveraging its additive manufacturing capabilities across a range of defense applications. CEO Sean Ebert emphasized the importance of this collaboration, noting its alignment with global defense priorities. 

Despite these advancements, challenges remain. Australia’s shipbuilding industry faces persistent hurdles that could impact program timelines. Additionally, Monday’s order reflects a modest value of under $200,000, suggesting the need for further scaling to significantly influence the company’s financial trajectory. 


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