The partnership between the Australian Army and SPEE3D will continue in 2021, and trials are planned SPEE3D technology will be used for another 12 months.
The local company SPEE3D once again got the opportunity to cooperate with the Australian Army’s First Combat Service Support Battalion. This time, the partnership will focus on the development of new systems that have the potential to significantly increase the available inventory of unique metal repair parts.
Steven Camilleri, Chief Technology Officer of SPEE3D, said: “We are very excited about this new step taken in cooperation with the Australian Army. Last year, in trials, our technology proved the ability to easily replace damaged parts through our own manufacturing. Complementing the existing supply chain of the Department of Defense. SPEE3D is pleased to be selected again to work with the Army to further develop Australia’s future defense capabilities.”
SPEE3D’s metal 3D printer is manufactured and supplied in Australia and is the fastest and most affordable additive manufacturing technology in the world. In 2020, the Australian Army announced an investment of 1.5 million US dollars for a 12-month SPEE3D technology pilot, followed by 3D printing training for soldiers and two trials of SPEE3D large-format WarpSPEE3D metal 3D printers, both installed at the base and deployed on the battlefield Conducted many army exercises. The purpose of the pilot project is to determine the applicability of this cutting-edge technology to the military. This technology has the potential to completely change the way parts are purchased in remote areas.
SPEE3D provides unique and world-leading technology that has the potential to change our view of the supply chain. This technology has the potential to complement established supply and distribution methods within the Department of Defense. The partnership reflects the Department of Defense’s continued investment in developing technology and demonstrates that technological advancements can affect all areas of national defense.
The 2020 test has achieved breakthrough results. The Royal Australian Mechanical and Electrical Engineering soldiers from the First Brigade designed and manufactured more than 50 case studies of parts.
This success proves that the technology can operate in remote, harsh environments, and at the same time provides the Department of Defense with a deployable and reliable manufacturing tool that can print low-cost metal parts on demand within minutes.
For more information about SPEE3D technology and collaboration with Defence, including videos and case studies, please visit: https://spee3d.com/
