AML3D Secures $1.8 Million Contract for US Navy Submarine Component Production. Australian additive manufacturer AML3D has secured a $1.8 million contract through the BlueForge Alliance to produce five replacement components for US Navy submarines. The parts, which are no longer supported by original suppliers, will be manufactured using the company's proprietary Wire Additive Manufacturing, a form of DED technology, at its Ohio facility. The project utilizes Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze alloy, a material already qualified to meet US Navy standards, with production scheduled to span 10 months starting in the fourth quarter of the current financial year. This contract follows successful hydrostatic testing of components produced by the ARCEMY system. This deal highlights the growing role of DED technology in solving obsolescence issues within the defense industrial base, where traditional casting or forging lead times are often prohibitive. By embedding its ARCEMY hardware into the US Navy supply chain, AML3D is positioning itself against traditional subtractive manufacturing providers and other metal AM competitors. The ability to print large-scale, certified maritime components addresses a critical sustainment gap for aging submarine fleets, moving beyond prototyping into direct end-use production. For AML3D, the focus must remain on scaling its US-based production capacity to meet the rigorous quality assurance requirements of the defense sector. Buyers and stakeholders should note that the success of this contract depends on maintaining consistent material properties in Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze across the 10-month production window. The company's ability to replicate these results at scale will determine its potential for follow-on orders within the broader Maritime Industrial Base. #AML3D #DED #AdditiveManufacturing #USNavy #DefenseManufacturing #NickelAluminumBronze #MaritimeIndustry