AML3D

HardwareAdelaide, Australia; Ohio, USA (US manufacturing facility)Founded 2014· One of 1779 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

An advanced industrial metal 3D printing solution provider specializing in large-scale, certified structural components using patented Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM®) technology.

Featured in: The Procurement Quarter · Snapshot Jul 10, 2026

CEO / Founder: Sean Ebert
Team Size: 11-50
Stage: Public
Total Funding: Publicly Traded
Latest Round: Private Equity
Key Investors: Next Investors, Institutional and Retail ASX Shareholders

Technology & Products

Key Products

ARCEMY Wire-arc Additive Manufacturing technology, ARCEMY X wire-fed DED systems

Technological Advantage

Utilizes a 'Point of Need' manufacturing model where massive parts (meters in size) can be printed on-site, bypassing global supply chain bottlenecks associated with large-scale metal forgings.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces manufacturing lead times from months to weeks by replacing traditional casting and forging with on-demand, large-scale 3D printing that offers superior material properties and significantly less waste.

How They Differentiate

Certified 'Point-of-Need' manufacturing using patented WAM® technology with specific naval and marine accreditations from Lloyd's Register and DNV. Specializes in large-scale metal production for the defense sector, particularly US defense shipbuilding and naval manufacturing.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Global defense agencies (notably US Navy), marine and maritime operators, aerospace manufacturers, oil & gas companies, and heavy industrial mining firms.

Industry Verticals

Defense & Naval Shipbuilding, Aerospace, Marine & Maritime, Oil & Gas, Mining & Resources

Competitors

WAAM3D; MX3D; Gefertec; Sciaky (EBAM)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

FY2024 Revenue of AUD 7.32M; Order book exceeded AUD 16.5M in late 2024

Major Milestones

ASX Listing (IPO) in April 2020, Establishment of US Manufacturing Hub in Ohio (2023), Secured landmark $9.9M contract with HII for US Navy shipbuilding (March 2024), Secured AUD 30M placement to double US manufacturing capacity (November 2024)

Notable Customers

US Navy, HII (Newport News Shipbuilding)

https://aml3d.com

Recent coverage of AML3D

AML3D begins metal 3D printing US Navy submarine production parts under AU$0.5M Austal orderasiapacificdefencereporter.comSep 20, 2026
AML3D has received an initial production order from Austal USA Advanced Technologies for three large, high-pressure copp...australianmanufacturing.com.auSep 17, 2026
AML3D posts 70% FY2026 revenue growth and its first profitable half-year, driven by US Navy ARCEMY deliveriesvoxelmatters.comSep 2, 2026
AML3D joins AUKUS DIVQ Additive Manufacturing stream for submarine supply-chain qualificationaustralianmanufacturing.com.auAug 5, 2026
AML3D reports record AU$29M order book for FY2026, with two of six ARCEMY systems accepted at Newport News Shipbuilding3druck.comAug 3, 2026

Equipment deals on record

Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.

ARCEMY X2026-06-19Buyer: HII Newport News Shipbuilding · Supplier: AML3D
ARCEMY Small2026-05-06Buyer: Austal USA · Supplier: AML3D
ARCEMY X 67002026-04-01Buyer: FasTech LLC · Supplier: AML3D
ARCEMY X2025-10-20Buyer: HII Newport News Shipbuilding · Supplier: AML3D
ARCEMY X 6700 Edition2024-12-09Buyer: Tennessee Valley Authority · Supplier: AML3D

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Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

AML3D specializes in large-scale metal additive manufacturing using its patented Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM) process, a wire-fed directed energy deposition (DED-Arc) technology. The company targets the replacement of traditional casting and forging for structural components, reducing lead times from months to weeks while improving material properties and minimizing waste. Its 'Point of Need' manufacturing model allows parts meters in size to be printed on-site, bypassing global supply chain bottlenecks for large metal forgings.

The company holds facility accreditation from both Lloyd's Register and DNV, enabling production of class-certified critical components for marine and industrial applications. AML3D's ARCEMY systems and AMLsoft automation software support this capability. The primary customer base includes global defense agencies, particularly the US Navy, along with marine, aerospace, oil and gas, and mining operators. Notable customers include HII (Newport News Shipbuilding) and Austal USA.

AML3D competes with other wire-arc DED firms such as WAAM3D, MX3D, Gefertec, and Sciaky (EBAM). Its differentiation lies in its naval and marine accreditations and a focused strategy on US defense shipbuilding. Key partnerships include HII, the US Navy Submarine Industrial Base, BAE Systems Australia, BlueScope Steel, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The company listed on the ASX in 2020 and has since established a US manufacturing hub in Ohio, with a November 2024 capital raise to double that capacity.

A strategic question for AML3D is whether its defense-centric focus can sustain growth as naval shipbuilding programs evolve, and how it will scale beyond government contracts into commercial marine and industrial markets where certification requirements may differ.