AML3D (ASX: AL3) Expands into Europe with UK Distribution Partnership - Defence Manufacturing Business.
- Noel Ong
- Aug 13
- 4 min read
Announcement
AML3D Limited (ASX: AL3), a pioneer in industrial-scale metal 3D printing, continues its global expansion with the announcement of a strategic UK distribution agreement. The company has appointed Arc Additive Limited, a Scotland-based specialist in wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), as its non-exclusive distribution partner across the UK and Europe.
The agreement will run for two years and is designed to accelerate AML3D’s access to key manufacturing and defence sectors throughout the region. This move builds upon AML3D’s recent AU$5 million investment into establishing a European technology base, following its successful AU$30 million capital raise in late 2024.
Key Highlights & Summary of 28 July 2025 Announcement - A Defence Manufacturing Business.
AML3D Accelerates Entry into Europe with UK Distributor Deal
AML3D has appointed Arc Additive Limited as its distribution partner for the UK and Europe.
The non-exclusive agreement spans two years and targets strategic manufacturing sectors across the region.
This development is a key step in AML3D’s global growth strategy, following its expansion into the US defence sector.
AML3D is already working with BAE Systems UK under a feasibility alloy testing contract signed during the June 2025 quarter.
The company plans to leverage its Australian manufacturing base and establish new European capacity to support AUKUS defence markets and broader industrial applications.
AML3D CEO Sean Ebert commented:
“We are seeing the same demand signals in Europe that are driving our phenomenal growth in the US across Defence but also Utilities and Energy. We are very much looking to roll out our US playbook in Europe.”
“My expectation is the alloy testing contract we have already signed with BAE Systems in the UK is just the beginning.”
Jamie Mincher, Managing Director of Arc Additive, commented:
“AML3D’s ARCEMY® platform is a brilliant example of industrial-scale innovation… 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.”
This distributor agreement positions AML3D to replicate its successful US strategy in Europe, leveraging local partnerships, establishing technology centres, and aligning closely with AUKUS-aligned defence initiatives.
Samso Concluding Comments
AML3D continues to demonstrate that its strategy is about quietly executing a well-defined playbook. This new partnership with Arc Additive in the UK is more than a distribution deal; it’s a clear step toward embedding the ARCEMY® platform into the European manufacturing and defence landscape.
What’s important here is the repeatability of AML3D’s growth pattern. We’ve seen it work in the US: identify demand, partner locally, establish a regional base, and secure defence-related traction. Europe now appears to be following a similar trajectory. The alloy testing agreement with BAE Systems UK suggests early validation, and if the trend holds, we may see AML3D progressing from initial contracts to larger-scale deployments.
For investors, the takeaway is that this is not a speculative growth story—it’s one rooted in real demand, clear commercial pathways, and long-term positioning. With defence, aerospace, and energy sectors leaning into sovereign capability and advanced manufacturing, AML3D is quietly embedding itself where long-term value is built.
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