The Australian Army is expanding its industry partnership, supporting promising developments of 3D metal printing in the defense sector.
The local company SPEE3D again got the opportunity to cooperate with the 1st Combat Support Battalion of the Australian Army. Steven Camilleri, technical director of SPEE3D, said: "We are very pleased with this new step in our partnership with the Australian Army. Last year, during tests, our technology proved that we can significantly help defense companies. Now it will become easier to replace damaged parts, producing them literally on your knees."
SPEE3D metal 3D printers, manufactured and supplied in Australia, are the fastest and most affordable additive manufacturing technology in the world. In 2020, the Australian army announced an investment of $ 1.5 million in a 12-month pilot project of SPEE3D technology, according to the EINPRESSWIRE portal.
Soldiers will be taught to work on 3D-printing printers, which will be deployed in the field. This technology could revolutionize the way army spare parts are obtained and manufactured in remote areas of Australia.
During the tests, soldiers of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service from the 1st Brigade developed and manufactured more than 50 different parts.
Printing on a 3D printer took place in a few minutes and cost much cheaper than parts made in the factory.
