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US Navy Partners with SPEE3D to Transform Submarine Manufacturing
The Australian company SPEE3D, a leading metal additive manufacturing company, has been chosen by the US Navy for an exciting project that aims to develop Subsafe manufacturing materials using its patented cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) technology. This collaboration wi
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The Australian company SPEE3D, a leading metal additive manufacturing company, has been chosen by the US Navy for an exciting project that aims to develop Subsafe manufacturing materials using its patented cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) technology. This collaboration with the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is part of a larger project focused on Expeditionary Maintenance and Sustainment, with the goal of meeting the stringent quality standards of the Submarine Safety Program (SUBSAFE).
The partnership between SPEE3D and the US Navy marks a significant milestone as it represents the first time that cold spray additive manufacturing technology will be investigated as a manufacturing method for SUBSAFE-compliant applications. By working together with the Applied Research Laboratory of the Pennsylvania State University (ARL/PSU), a leading NAVSEA partner in cold spray technology development and transition, SPEE3D aims to develop an entirely new method to rapidly manufacture existing parts for critical submarine systems.
Metal cold spray additive manufacturing will be used to create NAVSEA’s submarine parts (Photo credit: SPEE3D)
The adoption of SPEE3D’s capabilities could revolutionize the manufacturing process for submarine parts, drastically reducing production time from months to hours. The technology, extensively tested by the US, UK, and Australian militaries, has already proven its reliability and effectiveness. Additionally, SPEE3D’s platform-agnostic approach allows for the manufacturing of various metals, including aluminum 6061, aluminum bronze, and copper.
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