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The company was awarded the contract under the Defence Innovation Hub (DIH) Prototype System (Phase 3) to develop technologies for the restoration of damaged components for aircraft sustainment.
Following the contract, it is expected that the company will continue developing laser additive deposition (LAD) technologies for parts in use by the Royal Australian Air Force.
The aim of the research is to decrease life cycle costs for the defence force.
According to RUAG Australia, the research into a local LAD capability has the support of the RAAF Capability Manager, Defence Airworthiness Regulator and Defence Scientific Advisor who have developed a strategy with RUAG Australia for the prototype.
The partnership with the DIH will support achieving a DASA certification for additive repaired and manufactured products, which is hoped will drive down prices and improve repair times for Defence capabilities.
“We’re proud to develop world-leading additive repair technologies, to continue supporting our defence customers which enhance their operational readiness,” Terry Miles, general manager, RUAG Australia, said.
The DIH is designed to help defence, industry and research partners support the development of defence capabilities, with the contract supporting further development of RUAG Australia’s sovereign capabilities including in additive metal repair.
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