How AML3D’s ARCEMY X System is Energizing the Largest US Utility
AML3D has successfully commissioned its ARCEMY X system at the Tennessee Valley Authority, marking a significant milestone in its US expansion beyond defence into the energy sector.
- Commissioning of ARCEMY X system at largest US public utility
- Completion of $1.97 million contract milestone with TVA
- Expansion from US Defence into Energy and Utilities sectors
- First ARCEMY system delivered from AML3D’s Ohio Technology Centre
- Plans to grow into Aerospace, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, and Marine markets
A Strategic Milestone in US Market Expansion
AML3D Limited (ASX – AL3) has reached a pivotal moment in its US growth strategy with the successful commissioning of its ARCEMY X 6700 system at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the largest public utility in the United States. This achievement not only completes a $1.97 million contract milestone but also triggers the final payment, underscoring AML3D’s growing footprint in the US industrial landscape.
The TVA’s selection of AML3D’s advanced manufacturing technology followed a competitive tender process, highlighting the company’s ability to outpace alternatives with its patented Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM®) process. The ARCEMY X system, delivered from AML3D’s newly established US Technology Centre in Stow, Ohio, is now operational at TVA’s Muscle Shoals facility, supporting power generation repair operations.
From Defence Roots to Energy Frontiers
AML3D’s US journey began with a focus on the Defence sector, particularly servicing the US Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base. Success in this niche has catalyzed a tripling of opportunities within the broader Marine Industrial Base, encompassing surface ships and munitions. The TVA contract marks a deliberate and strategic expansion into the Energy and Utilities sectors, signaling AML3D’s intent to diversify its industrial reach.
CEO Sean Ebert emphasized the significance of this milestone, noting that the TVA contract validates AML3D’s US Growth strategy and opens doors to other high-potential sectors such as Aerospace, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, and Marine. The company is leveraging its US playbook to also target growth in allied markets including the UK and Australia, aligning with the AUKUS defence partnership.
Scaling Up with Advanced Manufacturing
President of AML3D US, Pete Goumas, highlighted the successful delivery of the first ARCEMY system from the Ohio Technology Centre as a testament to the company’s operational capabilities and technological edge. The company has received a Letter of Intent from the US Navy indicating a potential need for up to 100 ARCEMY systems and thousands of additively manufactured parts over the coming years, underscoring the scale of future demand.
AML3D’s ARCEMY® industrial metal 3D printing systems utilize WAM® technology to provide efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally superior manufacturing solutions compared to traditional metalworking methods. This positions AML3D as a key enabler for manufacturers aiming to remain globally competitive in sectors demanding precision and agility.
Looking Ahead
With the TVA contract milestone behind it, AML3D is poised to accelerate its US expansion, targeting multiple industrial sectors ripe for disruption through additive manufacturing. The company’s ability to convert letters of intent into firm orders and to replicate its US success internationally will be critical to sustaining momentum and delivering shareholder value.
Bottom Line?
AML3D’s TVA milestone signals the start of a broader industrial push that could redefine US manufacturing supply chains.
Questions in the middle?
- How quickly will AML3D convert Letters of Intent into confirmed orders across US Navy and other sectors?
- What are the financial implications of scaling production from the Ohio Technology Centre?
- How will AML3D’s expansion into Aerospace, Nuclear, and Oil & Gas sectors impact its revenue diversification?
