ASC Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of BAE Systems Australia was contracted by the Department of Defence to design and build nine Hunter class frigates for the Royal Australian Navy. A commercial Manufacturing Evaluation Program program for additive manufacturing was thus initiated by the maritime manufacturer to test parts manufactured using AML3D’s proprietary WAM process, a type of large format wire arc AM for metals.
“We are pleased to commence this project with ASC Shipbuilding,” said Mr. Andrew Sales, AML3D’s Managing Director: “Having the stringent customer evaluation of AML3D’s proprietary wire additive manufacturing process will not only enhance the exposure of our technology for Marine and Defence applications, but the successful endeavor would lead to a sustainable local shipbuilding industry for future generations.”...MORE
