Australian 3D printing specialist AML3D is expanding its presence in the U.S. defense market by appointing Frederick J. Stefany to the board of its U.S. subsidiary, AML3D USA Inc. The move brings extensive expertise from the U.S. military sector into the company. Stefany served for over four decades in the U.S. Department of Defense, most recently as Program Manager for the newly established Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) of the U.S. Navy.
During his career, Stefany held several key positions, including Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition. In that role, he managed an annual budget of over $130 billion and coordinated the efforts of more than 55,000 professionals in procurement and technology development. His experience spans the expansion of the Columbia- and Virginia-class submarine programs, as well as oversight of complex weapons systems, electronics, and shipbuilding initiatives.
AML3D Managing Director, Sean Ebert commented: “I’m delighted that Frederick has agreed to join the Board of AML3D USA Inc. Accessing multiple layers of the US Navy’s Marine Industrial Base is central to AML3D’s growth strategy in the US. We are in the early days of supporting the US Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base, surface ships and munitions programs. I am confident Frederick’s extensive, multi decade experience across many, very relevant, US Department of the Navy programs, most recently establishing the US Navy’s Marine Industrial Base, will be invaluable in accelerating our growth within the US Defense sector.”
President of AML3D US, Pete Goumas commented: “Frederick’s career to the highest echelons of the US Department of the Navy is simply awe inspiring. I am excited to learn from him, work with him and be guided by him. AML3D is providing a unique additive manufacturing technology that solves for so many of the critical manufacturing needs of the US Navy. I relish the opportunity to leverage Frederick’s deep insights and long-established networks across not only the US Navy’s submarines and ship building programs but also maintenance, naval aviation and weapons systems. With established plans to expand our US operations, a hugely experienced Board and an exceptional operational team we are well positioned to supercharge AML3D USA’s growth!”
AML3D is leveraging its proprietary ARCEMY system, a wire-based additive manufacturing process specifically designed for large-scale metal components. This technology could play a key role in supporting and expanding U.S. Navy capabilities, especially within the Submarine Industrial Base.
AML3D Non-Executive Director, Frederick J. Stefany commented: “After 43 years of deeply fulfilling service, I was happy to retire from the US Department of the Navy earlier this year. This decision created an opportunity to join the Board of AML3D USA and I am proud to be able to continue to support the great work being done to enhance the US Navy’s capabilities. I am very impressed by AML3D’s ARCEMY advanced additive manufacturing technology, which I can see playing a critical role in reinvigorating and accelerating the US Navy’s sovereign manufacturing capabilities, particularly in support of the Maritime Industrial Base.”
Stefany’s appointment is aimed not only at supporting existing programs but also at establishing new partnerships in additive manufacturing. AML3D expects his networks and in-depth understanding of complex defense projects to accelerate the integration of ARCEMY technology into mission-critical manufacturing processes. The planned expansion of AML3D’s U.S. operations highlights the company’s long-term commitment to defense-focused applications.
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