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Specialist soldiers use a WarpSPEE3D Tactical printer to make a wheel-bearing hub for an M-113 APC at Bradshaw Field Training Area, NT, during Exercise Koolendong. Photo supplied. 
Australian Army News Science & Technology 

Soldiers printing M-113 spares out bush at WarpSPEE3D

09/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4858 Views 0 Comments

Australian company SPEE3D has been working with the Australian Army to test and validate metal 3D printing as a military

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Lance Corporal Sean Barton, 1st Combat Service Support Battalion, prepares a WarpSPEE3D printer for parts manufacture during Exercise Buffalo Run at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT. Photo by Corporal Rodrigo Villablanca.
Australian News Science & Technology Sovereign industry 

SPEE3D’s deployable 3D metal printing receives innovation award

18/05/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2461 Views 0 Comments

SPEE3D will take home the ADMA Foundation’s Land Forces 2021 SME Innovation Award for its deployable metal 3d printer.

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Navy WarpSPEE3D 3D metal Printer installed at HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin – with (inset) a part printed in the machine. Images supplied.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

WarpSPEE3D printer installed at Navy base

23/11/202023/11/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1742 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Navy has installed its own WarpSPEE3D metal printer at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin after seeing what Army could do.

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As part of Australia's continued support to Ukraine, a RAAF E-7A Wedgetail has been deployed to help protect a vital gateway of international humanitarian and military assistance. Photo by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.
Europe News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force 

Aussie Wedgetail in Germany to support Ukraine

27/10/202330/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1791 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail, Operation Kudu, Ukraine

A RAAF E-7A Wedgetail has deployed to Germany in support of multinational efforts helping to protect a vital gateway of

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A 3D-printed metal mounting bracket for a bulk fuel support module printed out bush at Mount Bundy Training Area. Photo supplied.
Australian Australian Army News Science & Technology 

Army successfully trial metal 3D printer out bush

06/09/202006/09/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2726 Views 0 Comments

The Australian Army has completed a successful two-week field trial of a WarpSPEE3D metal 3D printer at the Mount Bundey Training Area, NT.

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A WarpSPEE3D 3D printer deployed at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT. Photo by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.
Australian Australian Army News Science & Technology 

1CSSB taking 3D metal printer for another bush trial

18/08/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1833 Views 0 Comments

Soldiers will deploy the WarpSPEE3D metal printer for a second two-week field trip as part of a year-long trial between the Australian Army and SPEE3D.

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A WarpSPEE3D 3D printer deployed at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT. Photo by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.
Australian Australian Army News Science & Technology 

Large 3D metal printer deployed in bush trial

25/06/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 25080 Views 2 Comments

A ‘WarpSPEE3D’ 3D metal printer was deployed and put through its paces by the Australian Army during a field exercise in the Northern Territory this week.

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Australian soldiers from Darwin-based 1st Combat Service Support Battalion are instructed on the capabilities of SPEE3D printing. Photo supplied.
Australian Australian Army News Science & Technology Videos 

Army starts field-trial of 3D parts printing

25/02/202025/02/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3099 Views 0 Comments SPEE3D

Army has kicked off a 12-month trial of 3D metal printing that could see on-the-spot design and manufacturing available to

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Royal Australian Navy Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Larrakia at anchor in Port Moresby during APEC 2018. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Navy to deploy ship-spare-parts 3-D printer

21/11/201925/02/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2714 Views 0 Comments

Cutting-edge 3D printing technology developed in Darwin will be deployed by the Royal Australian Navy in a world-first trial that will

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