Australian manufacturer opens Ohio facility for submarine parts

Australian 3D printing company AML3D has opened a new manufacturing facility in Ohio to produce critical components for the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine program.

The company announced on Friday it had officially opened its US Technology Facility in Stow, Ohio, which represents a milestone in strengthening America’s defence manufacturing and supporting the AUKUS partnership.

The facility produces large-scale metal components using AML3D’s proprietary wire-arc additive manufacturing technology, creating complex, high-strength components critical to submarine construction while reducing production timelines, costs, and material waste.

President and CEO of AML3D USA Pete Goumas said the facility represented more than just an expansion of operations.

“By establishing advanced manufacturing capabilities on US soil, we’re helping to ensure the Navy has reliable, domestic access to the critical components needed for the submarine programs that are vital to national security,” Goumas said according to a statement on Friday.

Global CEO Sean Ebert said AML3D’s investment in Ohio demonstrated the practical benefits of the AUKUS partnership.

“This facility enables us to support all three AUKUS nations while strengthening the allied defence industrial base through advanced manufacturing technologies developed in Australia and now deployed in America,” Ebert said.

The facility is expected to create local employment opportunities, with plans to hire skilled technicians, engineers, and manufacturing specialists.

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