AML3D Delivers First Portable ARCEMY System to US Navy Centre

Portable ARCEMY System Enhances US Navy Manufacturing

AML3D Limited (ASX:AL3) has delivered and installed its first portable ARCEMY® small edition additive manufacturing system at the US Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (AM CoE) in Danville, Virginia. Operated by Austal USA, the system is containerised within a 20-foot shipping container, allowing rapid redeployment and flexible use across different military manufacturing sites. This installation completes a AU$1.2 million order, triggering the final 50% payment to AML3D.

The portable ARCEMY complements Austal USA’s existing fleet of two larger custom ARCEMY® X systems at Danville, expanding the US Navy’s additive manufacturing capabilities. Designed for point-of-need production, the system promises significantly reduced lead times for high-quality metal parts that meet US military specifications. Austal USA’s Vice President Don Hairston described the containerised system as a “game-changer” that enhances supply chains by enabling production exactly where and when it is needed.

Strategic Partnership with Austal USA Deepens

AML3D CEO Sean Ebert highlighted the growing relationship with Austal USA, noting that the portable ARCEMY demonstrates AML3D’s ability to tailor its technology to diverse military and industrial applications. The addition of the portable system brings Austal USA’s ARCEMY fleet at Danville to three units, underscoring the US Navy’s increasing reliance on AML3D’s Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM®) technology. This development aligns with the Letter of Intent from the US Navy, which anticipates a requirement for up to 100 additive manufacturing systems and 3,400 additively manufactured parts by 2030.

The containerised design slashes field service time for installation from weeks to just one or two days, enhancing operational flexibility. This feature may also facilitate forward deployment across multiple US military branches, expanding the potential applications of AML3D’s technology beyond the Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base.

AML3D’s US Defence Expansion Gains Momentum

This milestone builds on AML3D’s recent US defence sector achievements, including a $1.7 million ARCEMY X system order at FasTech and a $9.9 million contract to supply ARCEMY X systems to Newport News Shipbuilding. These contracts reflect AML3D’s aggressive push to scale its US manufacturing footprint and deepen its presence in military additive manufacturing. The company is investing heavily in expanding capacity, including a $12 million US facility upgrade to support growing demand.

The portable ARCEMY delivery complements these efforts by offering a versatile, mobile solution that can adapt to the evolving needs of defence manufacturers and shipbuilders. Austal USA’s role as operator of the Navy’s AM CoE places it at the forefront of integrating advanced manufacturing technologies into naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs.

AML3D’s technology, which combines robotics, welding science, and proprietary software, positions it well to capitalize on the US Navy’s strategic emphasis on additive manufacturing for supply chain resilience and fleet readiness. The company’s recent contracts and capacity expansions indicate a broader trend of increasing adoption of metal 3D printing in defence manufacturing, as seen in its steady $29 million order book and entry into UK and European defence markets.