Adelaide’s metal 3D printing pioneers AML3D are taking their Aussie-made tech expertise to British shores, securing an $830,000 contract with defence giant BAE Systems. In an announcement released to the ASX on Tuesday, AML3D revealed it will source 8.5 tonnes of Nickel Aluminium Bronze wire feedstock for BAE as part of a material feasibility program—enough…
The Australian and UK Governments have announced a significant milestone between the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) and industry partners that will support the delivery of the SSN AUKUS fleet of locally built, conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy. The SSNA platform will replace the Astute Class SSN for the UK Royal Navy…
The federal government is unconcerned about the future of the AUKUS agreement and the construction of nuclear powered submarines in Australia under a Trump presidency, and will press on with developing the workforce and infrastructure at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide, according to Defence Minister Richard Marles. Marles, who is also Deputy Prime Minister,…
The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (Manufacturing Alliance) has launched a national project to meet the growing demand for skilled workers in defence manufacturing, including submarine manufacturing now underway. The move follows Wednesday’s announcement of the start of the industrial campaign which will ultimately see BAE Systems and ASC construct SSN-AUKUS nuclear powered submarines at the…
The federal government has begun the industrial campaign which will ultimately see Australia construct SSN-AUKUS nuclear powered submarines at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide. In March it was announced that the submarines, to follow on from the arrival of interim US nuclear powered vessels for service in the 2040s, are to be constructed by…
Cold spray 3D printer manufacturer Titomic has announced the sale of a TKF 1000 cold spray system to its Repkon Titomic Production Technologies and Trade Co. Inc joint venture for $2.3 million. Repkon Titomic will operate the hybrid cold spray manufacturing facility in Turkey, which will integrate Titomic’s TKF technology with Repkon’s flow-forming techniques to…
Metal additive manufacturing machinery manufacturer Titomic has broken into the US defence market with the sale of a custom Titomic Kinetic Fusion System (TKF System) to US-based venture business Triton Systems. The $1.2 million system, to be delivered within 9 months, is part of Triton’s larger strategic investment in developing new and innovative manufacturing applications.…
Sparc Technologies raises $2.25 million Graphene and green hydrogen developer Sparc Technologies has received firm commitments from sophisticated and other professional investors to raise $2.25M through a share placement. New and existing investors strongly supported the placement. Sparc Technologies Managing Director Nick O’Loughlin, said: “Sparc is very pleased with the strong support it has received…
By Peter Roberts The decision that BAE Systems Australia and ASC Pty Ltd are to build SSN‑AUKUS submarines in Adelaide promises to return government-owned ASC closer to the role originally intended when then defence minister Kim Beazley established the ASC to build the Collins Class submarine. The company, which will now also sustain Virginia and…
Defence contractors BAE Systems and ASC have welcomed a federal government decision to name them as constructors of the SSN-AUKUS nuclear powered submarines to be constructed in Adelaide. BAE Systems global Chief Executive Charles Woodburn said the company was proud of its role in the delivery of the tri-nation programme to build next generation submarines.…
