Aust + NZ Defence Directory 2021-22

AUSTRALIAN + NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE DIRECTORY 2021/22 INDUSTRY GROUPS, ASSOCIATIONS & GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS THE NATION BUILD

ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS TO EMPOWER THE NATION BUILD A miga Engineering Pty Ltd is an industry leader of Additive Manufacturing; providing multiple sovereign manufacturing and engineering solutions in the one location. Since 1988, Amiga has been manufacturing for industries such as Defence, Oil & Gas, Petro- chemical, Medical, Mining and more. With humble beginnings, Amiga became known as a reliable manufacturer for critical path items, but was the “World’s best kept secret” being the 3rd party manufacturer for large business. Over time, Amiga acquired a number of business’ to rejuvenate the Australian product and add technology to capability. The company is Australia’s own globally advanced design and manufac- turing facilities; the only one of its kind that can offer genuine end-to-end and multiple manufactur- ing solutions under one roof. In December 2017, owner Michael Bourchier took the researched decision of adding Metal Ad- ditive Manufacturing to its in-house capability. Choosing 3DSystems DMP equipment, over other well-known brands, because of its low oxygen content of 2-3 PPM when printing makes this equipment produce the most homogeneous metallurgy with mechanical properties the closest if not sometimes better than billet material for high strength parts fit-for-purpose end use out of any 3D machines researched. The DMP equipment can also produce the highest quality parts for implantable devices, enabling Amiga to help patients, the medical industry and defence industries with customizable components. Employed with an expert of our technology and field, Amiga proudly lay down the foundation of the superior and high quality industrial sized metal 3d printers, being an “early adopter” and bringing global technology to Australia at scale.

Michael Bourchier Managing Director Amiga Engineering

It has been an ambitious and challenging journey; Amiga has grown its small business name deeper and further into a variety of industries. 3D print- ing has opened up new doors of innovation and modernization of manufacture. With accreditations to AS9100D, Amiga is empowering industries such as Aerospace, Space, Defence and Medical with superior printed, machined and also fabricated components for end-use. Being awarded a Sovereign Capability Grant has allowed Amiga to build security infrastructure, expand capabilities of the machines used in the process and employ more staff who specialize in this area of manufacture. Complimenting the Metal 3D Printing lab, Amiga also added 3DSystems professional additive technologies; Figure 4 and SLS polymer printers to offer a more rounded technical service to its customers. This allows us to provide clients with the flexibility to produce any type of product. This expansion has been a long-held ambition of owner Michael Bourchier and validates his early commitment to Metal 3D Printing. Michael could see the benefits of using this cutting-edge technology for producing products to meet changing client demands. In line with this goal, the team at Amiga has grown and matured over the last few years, adding new technology and enhanced capability to design and manufacture state-of-the-art components. We have also established test facilities which are able to test fire rounds and record sound vibrations emanating from the test devices. Providing test facilities in-house is not only more convenient for clients, it enables Amiga to maintain its intellectual property to become a leading expert in the field of sound suppression. Amiga is constantly building on capabilities to produce high-tech products for Defence. This Sovereign Capability has allowed us to continue to grow in this vertical. Amiga’s manufacturing and engineering capability is both broad and deep. We currently have some of the most advanced Metal 3D printing ma- chines available worldwide and have recently installed an additional machine to increase capacity as part of our strategy to provide a full fit-out of products for the Australian Army within a relatively short period. In addition to our state-of-the-art printing machines, Amiga’s in-house CNC machining and fabrication enables us to provide the full spectrum of finishing services. The CNC machining capability saves clients time and money by keeping this vital step in the manufacturing process in-house. This is a perfect example of how our end-to-end, fully integrated capabilities are continually being enhanced to better serve our clients. Signature reduction technology of sound suppressors is a new addition. Unique in design using 3D printing technology, engineering practices vastly improved with CFD and FEA analysis. As well as being a full-service centre for clients wishing to develop their own technology, Amiga also has the ATOS Q from GOM, the world leader in 3D scanning for metrology. Using the latest in scanning technology, this machine has accelerated measurement time on complex parts, for quality and reverse engineering. At Amiga, we are proud of our history of using the latest technology to manufacture the highest quality products. Having the full spectrum of ser- vices available in-house provides additional convenience for clients. Amiga Engineering Pty Ltd is a small growing business that proudly supports local business and quality Australian sovereign manufacturing. “Engineering solutions to empower your ideas”

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