AML3D to showcase ARCEMY industrial metal printing systems at UDT and Sea Air Space defense events. Adelaide-based AML3D is deploying its proprietary Wire-arc Additive Manufacturing (WAM) technology, a form of Directed Energy Deposition (DED), to engage defense contractors at the Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) and Sea Air Space exhibitions. The ARCEMY systems are designed for the on-demand production of large-scale, high-strength metal components, utilizing materials such as high-tensile steel, nickel alloys, and titanium. CEO Sean Ebert is leading the company strategy to integrate these industrial-scale DED solutions into sovereign defense supply chains, focusing on reducing lead times for critical maritime and aerospace parts.

This move highlights the growing adoption of DED in defense, where the ability to print large-format, complex geometries on-site or near-base offers a distinct advantage over traditional casting and forging lead times. AML3D competes with established DED providers like Sciaky and Norsk Titanium, targeting the specific gap in maritime maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) where legacy part replacement is costly and slow. As defense budgets increasingly prioritize supply chain resilience, the integration of metal AM into naval and aerospace workflows is moving from prototyping to end-use production. The company is positioning its hardware as a solution for distributed manufacturing, addressing the logistical constraints of remote naval operations.

For defense procurement officers, the focus remains on validating the metallurgical consistency and certification standards of WAM-produced parts compared to forged equivalents. AML3D must demonstrate repeatable mechanical properties across large build volumes to secure long-term contracts within the US and Australian defense sectors. Buyers should prioritize evaluating the software-driven process monitoring capabilities of the ARCEMY platform to ensure compliance with stringent aerospace and maritime quality requirements.