AXT is proud to announce the signing of a Heads of Agreement with Stärke-AMG’s Additive Division, establishing a strategic partnership to accelerate sovereign Australian manufacturing capability across defense, aerospace, autonomous systems and advanced industrial programs.
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Under this agreement, AXT will deploy a Stratasys SAF H350 modular mass-production system to Stärke-AMG’s advanced Adelaide facility – enabling subsidized development pathways for high-performance nylon and polypropylene applications, including mission-specific aerospace and defense components.
The partnership also launches joint programs focused on 100% recycled SAF materials for industrial initiatives and carbon offset programs along with the first Australian use of specific in-field durable additive FDM performance materials ASA Camouflage Green 383/ Tan 686A specifically tailored for defense applications.
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This collaboration combines AXT’s national technical capability with Stärke-AMG’s advanced manufacturing expertise to build a scalable, sovereign additive production hub in South Australia – backed by shared customer development, joint industry engagement, and coordinated pursuit of defense and grant-funded opportunities.
And with Land Forces 2026 just days away, we’re excited to showcase small, scalable drone prototypes to be first produced through this partnership – demonstrating the real-world impact of AM technology in autonomous systems and lightweight mass production structures.
A strong partnership, delivering immediate capability for sovereign Australian manufacturing.