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AML3D gets new distributor Wire arc additive manufacturing business AML3D has announced DMFG Solutions has been appointed as a second, non-exclusive European distributor. The distribution partnership with the German technology and solutions provider will run for two years and builds on the appointment of UK’s Arc Additive last month, further expanding AML3D’s European reach. AML3D said its…

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…

AML3D awarded $1.54 million contract on copper-nickel alloys for US submarines

Wire arc additive manufacturing business AML3D has announced receipt of a purchase order worth $US $1.01 million (approximately $1.54 million) to support qualification testing of copper-nickel (Cu-Ni) alloys for US Department of Defense applications.  The original contract to develop and test AM Cu-Ni components for the US Navy’s submarine program was announced in September last…