AML3D: 3D-printed copper-nickel components for a U.S. submarine program
Australian company AML3D received an initial production order worth about A$500,000 for high-pressure copper-nickel components from Austal USA Advanced Technologies.
AML3D’s ARCEMY wire-arc additive manufacturing technology has moved into another production order: Austal USA Advanced Technologies placed an initial order worth about A$500,000 for high-pressure copper-nickel fluid-control components.
This is not merely prototyping. The project targets repeatable, corrosion-resistant maritime components connected to the U.S. submarine supply chain.
Wire-arc AM in industrial production
WAAM systems such as ARCEMY are attractive for large metal components because they use wire feedstock and can reduce material waste compared with subtractive starting stock in suitable applications.
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