Aurora Labs 3D
Aurora Labs is an Australian publicly-listed manufacturer of metal 3D printers and 3D-printed propulsion systems for defence, aerospace, and industrial applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Rebekah Letheby
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Public
- Latest Round
- IPO
Technology & Products
Key Products
AL250 metal 3D printer (1500W fibre laser, Laser Powder Bed Fusion, advanced research capabilities); RMP1 Rapid Manufacturing Printer (MCP technology); 3D-printed gas turbine propulsion systems; industrial print services (prototypes, proof-of-concept, serial production); energetic devices and complex thermal structures
Technological Advantage
Multi-level Concurrent Printing (MCP) technology for high-speed metal deposition; Laser Powder Bed Fusion with up to 1500W multi-laser configuration; vertically integrated design-to-production capability; ISO9001:2015 certified; ASX-listed with established defence partnerships.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
High-speed metal 3D printing via patented Multi-level Concurrent Printing (MCP) technology, vertically integrated from printer design through to propulsion system production, targeting defence and aerospace sovereign capability.
How They Differentiate
Combines metal 3D printer manufacturing with in-house propulsion system production and qualification — not just a printer vendor but also an application developer; MCP technology claims substantially higher print speeds (350 kg/day) versus conventional metal AM; strong focus on Australian sovereign defence manufacturing capability.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Defence organizations, aerospace OEMs, industrial manufacturers, research institutions
Industry Verticals
Defence; Aerospace; Energy; Mining; Infrastructure; Utilities
Competitors
AML3D (ASX: AL3); Titomic (ASX: TTT); EOS GmbH
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2014: Company founded; 2016-08: IPO on ASX (A3D) raising $2.9M AUD; 2016-12: Shipped first S-Titanium 3D printer; 2018: Demonstrated Multi-level Concurrent Printing (MCP) technology; 2019-2020: Raised $5M placement, launched RMP1 Beta printer; 2024-2025: Pivoted to defence propulsion systems; 2025: Successful maiden flight of 3D-printed gas turbine; 2026-05: Teaming Agreement with MBDA; 2026-06: Won $1M AUD Defence Industry Development Grant
Notable Customers
MBDA (teaming partner); Curtin University (Spiropak case study); AdditiveNow Pty Ltd (first RMP1 beta customer)