Global metal additive manufacturing company AML3D (ASX:AL3) has appointed Arc Additive as a non-exclusive, UK, and Europe distribution partner.
The partnership with Arc, a Scottish based supplier of large scale, wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) metal 3D printing solutions, will run for two years.
Arc is expected to help accelerate AML3D’s growth strategy. AML3D says its advanced manufacturing expertise and target markets across the UK and Europe align with AML3D’s growth strategy for Europe.
Arc Additive Managing Director Jamie Mincher has long believed that the future of manufacturing lies in strong partnerships and bold technology.
“AML3D’s ARCEMY platform is a brilliant example of industrial-scale innovation, and it’s been a pleasure working with their team,” Mincher says.
“We’re proud to support their entry into the UK market and look forward to seeing this collaboration unlock new capabilities for industry across the region.”
AML3D is investing $5 million in establishing a European technology base as a key part of its growth strategy following a successful capital raise in late 2024.
The company says it has received strong demand signals from the UK defence market, similar to those that underpinned AML3D’s entry into the US and signed a feasibility contract with BAE Systems UK in the June 2025 quarter.
This strategy includes leveraging the company’s existing manufacturing capacity in Australia and planned capacity in Europe to support the defence markets of AUKUS partners the UK and Australia and other globally significant defence and manufacturing markets.
AML3D Chief Executive Sean Ebert is seeing the same demand signals in Europe that are driving the company’s growth in the US across defence but also utilities and energy.
“We are very much looking to roll out our US playbook in Europe,” Ebert says.
“That includes leveraging third party distributors in Europe like Arc. It includes establishing a Technology centre in Europe like we did at Stow Ohio. It includes supporting the AUKUS defence partners like we are with our contract with BAE Systems in the UK.
“While much of the excitement around AML3D’s growth has rightly been focused on the US market, we have continued to work on the significant growth opportunities represented by the UK, Australian and European markets.”
Write to Adam Orlando at Mining.com.au
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