Largest shipbuilder in the US places AML3D's largest order so far

Australian company AML3D Limited has announced its largest ever order for its wire arc additive manufacturing technology from the largest shipbuilder in the US.

The order of approximately AU$4.5 million, is for two custom ARCEMY systems from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division. HII is America’s largest military shipbuilder delivering ships, submarines and defence technology. AML3D expects the NNS custom ARCEMY system to be installed and operational during the second quarter of 2026.

The NNS custom systems are based on the large-scale ARCEMY X but use a 10,886 kg positioner to create a heavy capacity build capability. The NNS custom ARCEMY system will be used for a variety of shipbuilding applications.

These systems are the second and third heavy capacity ARCEMY systems to be deployed and represent the 9th and 10th ARCEMY systems overall, ordered to support the US Navy Maritime Industrial Base.

HII is integrating AML3D’s advanced additive manufacturing into its technology suite to expedite lead times and provide alternatives to traditional manufacturing techniques. AML3D says its ARCEMY systems produce components that meet or exceed traditional manufacturing standards with significant reductions in lead times, waste and environmental impacts.

“During my recent visit to our US operations it was clear AML3D had a huge opportunity to build on our success supporting the US Navy submarine program and expand into US Navy shipbuilding and munitions as part of the US Government’s ‘Make Shipbuilding Great Again’ initiatives,” said AML3D CEO Sean Ebert. “These custom large-capacity ARCEMY X systems are similar in scale to the ARCEMY X that we recently brought online for another US Defense shipbuilding prime contractor. It is pleasing to see demand for our technology across the US and other globally significant defence markets is continuing to accelerate.”

Image: Typical ARCEMY X wire-arc additive manufacturing metal 3D printing system. Credit: AML3D Limited.