The prototype components will aid BAE Systems Australia in fulfilling its obligation under its contract with the Australian Department of Defence to design and construct nine Hunter class frigates for the Royal Australian Navy.
AML3D, an Australia-based large-scale 3D metal printing company, and BAE Systems, a British multinational arms business, have disclosed a prototyping purchase agreement with BAE Systems Australia. The contract will research the the viability and prototyping of parts in support of BAE Systems Australia’s contract for manufacturing nine Hunter class frigates.

Hunter class frigates are a category of heavy warships that will be deployed in the future to replace Anzac class frigates for the Royal Australian Navy. AML3D is a pioneer in offering certified high-strength components to the…