China3D printingNet November 4th, Australian metal 3D printer OEM AML3D announced that it will enter the space field for the first time through cooperation with an unnamed American aerospace company.
AML3D will use its patented wire additive manufacturing (WAM) technology to produce specialized 3D printed high-strength alloy prototype parts for the company’s first entry into the space exploration supply chain.
AML3D also announced the sale of one of its Army WAM 3D printing devices to the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), which will help guide the organization’s R&D program for new materials manufacturing.
Andrew Sales, Managing Director of AML3D, said: “The acquisition of a key purchase order for a prototype with a world-renowned space exploration company further validates our technical capabilities in AML3D. AML3D is determined to provide products manufactured by our unparalleled WAM 3D printing technology. Special parts.
The special alloy used to manufacture this part is unique to AML3D products, and we look forward to serving suppliers in the aerospace field in the next few years. “
AML3D ARCEMY metal 3D printer. The photo is from AML3D.
AML3D’s WAM technology
AML3D’s patented WAM process is the company’s use of DED 3D printing, which combines electric arc and welding wire as raw materials to produce large free-form parts. This technology is particularly suitable for manufacturing custom parts using high-performance materials such as titanium.
AML3D first commercialized its WAM technology in the fields of defense, maritime and aerospace in 2014, promising to save up to 80% of materials compared with traditional casting and forging technologies. After raising 9 million Australian dollars through an initial public offering (IPO), the company went public on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in April last year.
Since then, AML3D has continuously expanded its capabilities, signed a contract with global shipbuilding company Austal to provide 3D printed components for its naval defense applications, and raised $7 million to increase its contract manufacturing capabilities.
Recently, the company announced the expansion of testing trials for its next-generation 3D printed titanium body armor prototype, which is being developed in cooperation with defense product developer Lightforce. The two companies hope to finally commercialize the prototype and take advantage of the growing global body armor market (expected to exceed 3.5 billion U.S. dollars by 2028).
WAM 3D printing is in action. The photo is from AML3D.
Into space
AML3D’s latest attempt is to enter the fast-growing space exploration field by cooperating with a leading North American aerospace company. The company did not disclose its name due to confidentiality requirements and the “sensitive nature” of the contract.
The partnership will enable AML3D to deploy its WAM 3D printing technology to produce a special alloy part that is both high-strength and corrosion-resistant. The part will be used as a custom prototype by the aerospace company.
According to China3D printingNet understands that due to the high strength and robustness of its WAM technology, this aerospace company looked for AML3D for the project.
Through cooperation, the company will enter the aerospace supply chain for the first time. This move also marks a key step forward in AML3D’s strategy to enter the North American market.
“I believe that as we continue to demonstrate our capabilities to companies in this particular field, the momentum generated by this new aerospace purchase order will provide a strong pipeline of opportunities for global space exploration component production in Australia and internationally,” Sales quantity. “AML3D has the desire and expertise to play an important role in this emerging industry.”
AML3D’s 15,000-square-meter contract manufacturing center in Edinburgh Park, South Australia will house up to seven large-format proprietary Arcemy metal 3D printers. The image passes AML3D.
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AML3D also announced the sale of one of its Army WAM printing units to RMIT, which will be used for research and development purposes of a variety of metal alloy grades for post-doctoral research, education, and industry-related applications and research.
After purchasing US$400,000, RMIT will install the Arcemy large-scale system in its AM/3D printing center. AML3D will cooperate with RMIT for equipment installation, commissioning and training.
According to reports, the Arcemy WAM device can 3D print all metal alloys with a size of 1.5 cubic meters and a mass of 750 kilograms. The machine has a deposition rate of up to 7-8 kg per hour, depending on the materials involved.According to AML3D, its Arcemy device is distinguished from products such as powder-based 3D printers due to its greater flexibility, and has passed extensive metal certification based on welding wire raw materials.“It is encouraging to see universities and research institutions see the value of our Arcemy print module and the value of educational research on the WAM process,” Sales added. “Under the guidance of Professor Milan Brandt and industry expert Alex Kingsbury, it is exciting and recognized to be able to provide RMIT Additive Manufacturing Center with our advanced integrated line-based Army 3D printing unit.“People expect that we will work closely with RMIT in the future to focus on specific research and development programs, which will benefit both parties in research, industrial applications, and student-based learning and research.”
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