EXCLUSIVE: How the Navy’s chief engineer sees 3D printing rebuilding the fleet
The proliferation of 3D printers, combined with loosened rules on using them, could change the way the Navy fixes its ships at sea, a top officer tells Breaking Defense.
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US Army employs additive manufacturing to print parts for military vehicles
The U.S. Army designated several research programs as essential for future Army force modernization capabilities. As one of the initiatives, the integration of additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D printing, will play a vital role in Army-unique ap…