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AML3D Invests AU$0.53M in Aerospace Tooling Project

September 24, 2026

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Key Takeaways

AML3D invests AU$0.53M in aerospace tooling project.
Project aims to qualify WAM process for aerospace tooling production.
Goal is to reduce tooling lead times of up to 24 months.
AML3D partners with global aerospace prime and research participants.

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Strategic Implications

This investment may indicate AML3D's growing confidence in its WAM technology for aerospace applications. The project could suggest a shift in the industry towards additive manufacturing for tooling, potentially reducing lead times and increasing efficiency. AML3D's participation may position the company as a key player in the aerospace tooling market.

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What Happened

Australian Company Targets 24-Month Lead Times in Aerospace Manufacturing

Australian metal additive manufacturing company AML3D has committed AU$0.53 million to a three-year research and development project aimed at qualifying its Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAM) process for aerospace tooling production. The project, which includes a global aerospace prime and research participants, targets a significant supply chain constraint in the aerospace industry, where tooling lead times can reach up to 24 months. AML3D’s WAM technology has already shown promise in reducing production times, and the company expects the qualification effort to open up new opportunities in the aerospace tooling market. This development was first reported by 3D Printing Industry.

Source | Originally Published: September 24, 2026

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