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AML3D to deliver prototype parts for BAE Systems

Manufacturer's Monthly

Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM®) developer AML3D has announced a purchase contract with BAE Systems Australia to manufacture prototype parts for nine Hunter class frigates. . The prototype components intend to offer higher strength properties while providing an alternative to traditionally cast items for future builds.

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TURN UP: Larger, Lighter Additive Parts

Additive Manufacturing

The program is integrating, demonstrating, and validating technologies capable of reducing CO 2 emissions as well as nitrous oxide (NOx) and noise emissions by up to 30% compared to 2014 “state-of-the-art” aircraft. The team also reduced the manufacturing lead time from nine months to two and a half months, by approximately 75%.