Austal USA hosts Navy leadership at Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence

Austal USA hosted a delegation of senior Navy leaders at the Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AMCoE) in Danville, Virginia, on October 15. The visit included Vice Chief of Naval Operations Admiral James Kilby, along with several Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals.

During the briefing and tour, leadership reviewed advanced capabilities in additive manufacturing, heat treatment, metrology, inspection, post-processing, and testing. The center aims to build production capacity within the submarine and maritime industrial base to improve fleet operational readiness.

Austal USA President Gene Miller stated that advancements in additive manufacturing and inspection techniques are intended to strengthen the Navy’s ability to produce critical parts and sustain the fleet with increased speed and flexibility.