Tag: additive manufacturing
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US Military Tests 3D Printing in War Games to Bolster Pacific Supply Lines
In a high-intensity conflict in the Indo-Pacific, the US military could struggle to meet its repair and resupply needs - a challenge that 3D printing may help alleviate. The Navy recently tested an experimental 3D printing network during the Rim of the Pacific wargames to see if on-demand production could ease logistics in a potential Pacific conflict.
Firestorm Labs Tests 3D Printing at Sea Amid Rough Waters
Imagine printing thousands of unique parts at sea, even in the roughest of waters - that's exactly what Firestorm Labs achieved on board the USS Essex during a recent trial. The company's portable 3D printing unit, xCell, proved its mettle by producing parts non-stop despite the ship pitching through Sea State 5.
Ursa Major Accelerates 3D-Printed Hypersonic Engine Production
Ursa Major is revolutionizing hypersonic engine production with its cutting-edge 3D printing technology, enabling the rapid creation of high-performance engines like the Havoc hypersonic missile. This game-changing approach allows for low-cost, high-effect solutions that are nearly impossible for adversaries to track.