The company combines a deep understanding of state-of-the-art welding science, robotics technology, metallurgy and CAD software design to produce an automated 3D printing system operating in a freeform environment.
As an ABB Robotics Authorised Value Provider, AML3D will have full access to the ABB robotics product portfolio and accessibility to new product development information. For companies like AML3D who are looking to export their solutions and take advantage of a lucrative international market, ABB can provide security of supply and a global network of customer service and technical support.
"The market demand for advanced wire feedstock additive manufacturing continues to accelerate."
Andy Sales, Founder and Managing Director of AML3d says, “The market demand for advanced wire feedstock additive manufacturing continues to accelerate driven by the global pandemic. Becoming an ABB Robotics Authorised Value Provider was an obvious choice because of their level of support, and the sophistication of their robots plus ease of use.”
Manufacturing a metallic part using weldable metal by solid freeform fabrication. 
(L-R): Adrian Shore, Sales Manager for Robotics Manufacturing Industries at ABB Australia, with Andy Sales, Founder and Managing Director of AML3D at the official presentation ceremony.
AML3D was recently granted an Australian patent for its market leading WAM® (Wire Additive Manufacturing) process, strengthening AML3D’s position in a ~$10 billion1 addressable market.
The patent provides coverage over the method and apparatus for manufacturing 3D metal parts including AML3D’s method of manufacturing a metallic part in any weldable metal by solid freeform fabrication, their method of computer-generating three-dimensional models of parts, and that of uploading the direction specific, layered model of the part into a welding control system, which manufactures the 3D metal part.
“This patent, alongside becoming an ABB Value Provider is a significant milestone for our company and our journey,” said Andy. “It’s further validation of our technology, our value in the market, and also secures our position as a provider of a major 3D Printing process.
Peter Bradbury, ABB Australia Robotics Channel Partner Manager commented, “Our Value Provider program has been thriving for over 10 years and includes most of Australia’s leading robot integrators. We’re excited to have AML3D on board.”
1 As per Mordor Intelligence report “3D Printing Market – Growth, Trends, Covid-19 Impact, and Forecast (2019 – 2026)”, released November 2020.
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