Australian AM Company Wins US Military Expeditionary Award

The U.S. Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) recognized Australian AM company Spee3d at the 6th Military Additive Manufacturing Summit. Spee3D was named the inaugural winner of the Defense Strategies Institute’s Award for Expeditionary & Tactical 3D Printing Excellence. Spee3D states that it was given the award for providing defense forces a reliable, deployable manufacturing solution when sourcing applications out in the field.

The DSI is a nonpartisan institute designed to assist in advancing the mission-critical goals of the United States’ Military and Government. It also organizes the Annual Military Additive Manufacturing Summit, which is designed to bring together thought leaders and key policymakers across military services, defense agencies and civilian organizations. The 2022 Military Additive Manufacturing Summit focused on advancements made in the 3D printing space, as well as how the DoD is working to integrate AM technologies in order to supply durable, affordable equipment and parts.

“We had an incredible number of entries this year from various esteemed government, defense industry and defense prime organizations based in the U.S. and internationally. The 3D Printing Award is dedicated to recognizing individuals, or groups, that have exemplified an outstanding achievement in 3D printing in support of DoD mission priorities. We would like to congratulate all of the recipients making waves in the Advanced Manufacturing space to improve Defense sovereign capability,” states Richard Giordano, director of programs at the Defense Strategies Institute.

Since 2020, Spee3D and the Australian Army have conducted several field trials, taking their WarpSpee3D tactical printer into the rugged bushland of Mount Bundey and the Bradshaw Training Areas. At these locations, the Australian Army’s Additive Manufacturing Cell (AMC) technicians manufactured dozens of case studies, proving that it is possible to 3D print, replace, validate, certify and put to use metal applications in the field.

Steven Camilleri, CEO of SPEE3D states, “SPEE3D is very proud and humbled to be recognized in the U.S. for our work with Defense. We must acknowledge that the Australian Army’s dedication to pursuing innovation with us has been the backbone of our success.”