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Go big or go home. Distributed manufacturing will be a way of the future fight. This model we are demonstrating shows the art of possible and refines the strategic employment of advanced manufacturing.

Why is the Department of Defense so focused on Additive Manufacturing (AM) this year? From submarines to unmanned aerial systems, AM is reshaping military production in 2024. This article explores why the DOD is leaning into 3D printing for its hardware needs and what it means for manufacturing. If you're curious about the military's interest in AM, this piece breaks down three key reasons it’s becoming essential. It’s a must-read for anyone tracking the future of defense technology and manufacturing innovation. https://lnkd.in/geKNjz8p #AdditiveManufacturing #Defense #Innovation #3DPrinting #Bluestreak #BrightAM #MES #QMS

Why is the Department of Defense so focused on Additive Manufacturing (AM) this year? From submarines to unmanned aerial systems, AM is reshaping military production in 2024. This article explores why the DOD is leaning into 3D printing for its hardware needs and what it means for manufacturing. If you're curious about the military's interest in AM, this piece breaks down three key reasons it’s becoming essential. It’s a must-read for anyone tracking the future of defense technology and manufacturing innovation. https://lnkd.in/geKNjz8p #AdditiveManufacturing #Defense #Innovation #3DPrinting #Bluestreak #BrightAM #MES #QMS #Quality

Why is the Department of Defense so focused on Additive Manufacturing (AM) this year? From submarines to unmanned aerial systems, AM is reshaping military production in 2024. This article explores why the DOD is leaning into 3D printing for its hardware needs and what it means for manufacturing. If you're curious about the military's interest in AM, this piece breaks down three key reasons it’s becoming essential. It’s a must-read for anyone tracking the future of defense technology and manufacturing innovation. https://lnkd.in/geKNjz8p #AdditiveManufacturing #Defense #Innovation #3DPrinting #Bluestreak #BrightAM #MES #QMS

Defense manufacturers like Boeing and Northrop Grumman are utilizing #additivemanufacturing to produce critical components to support the US government and defense industrial base for rapid sustainment applications. Roger Tyler, an aerospace engineer with the United States Air Force B-2 Program Office states, “The B-2 is a low-volume fleet. There are only 20 of them, so anytime something needs to be done on the aircraft, cost can be an issue. But with additive manufacturing, we can design something and have it printed within a week and keep costs to a minimum.” Dive into the full article to explore how additive manufacturing is being used in the aerospace and defense industries: https://lnkd.in/enPNYTRq #additivemanufacturing #aerospace #3dprinting

Great article on how 3D printing is helping in our nation’s defense. Navy warship, USS Somerset, used a 3D hybrid-metal printer onboard to print a broken part for their reverse osmosis pump. This helped their ability to produce drinking water on the fly rather than waiting weeks, possibly months, for a replacement part. “The benefits of successfully implementing additive manufacturing on ships include saving time, money, space, and increasing overall warfighting readiness by allowing for repair and replacement of equipment in a contested environment.” Endeavor 3D utilizes HP Metal Binder Jet technology, reducing levels of waste and lowing the cost of our client's projects. #additivemanufacturing #3dprinting #metal3dprinting #endeavor3d #3dprinting #3dp #3dprint #additivemfg #metalsam #metaladditivemanufacturing #metal3dprinting #metalpowder #metalindustry #binderjetting #binder #sintering #metallurgy

A lot of great stuff here: 1. Critical part production in remote areas 2. Supply chain simplification 3. Risk assessment of printed parts based on intended function Integrated Machinery Systems Markforged #3dprinting #additivemanufacturing #printstronger

This week, I attended MSPO in Poland and saw firsthand how innovation is shaping the Polish defense industry. Poland’s PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, is a key player in this transformation. PZL builds the Black Hawk helicopter and key components for the F-16 fighter jet, significantly contributing to both Poland’s defense exports and the resilience of the global supply chain. With over $170M invested in modernization since 2007, PZL is also advancing aerospace technology through the use of cutting-edge composites and 3D printing. Here, you can read more about how PZL is advancing 21st Century Security®: https://lnkd.in/e-jSEkyd #MSPO2024 #Innovation #Aerospace #DefenseIndustry #GlobalPartnerships

🚢 On-Demand shipboard Additive Manufacturing is Enhancing Operational Capabilities 🚢 By enabling on-demand production of critical parts at sea, additive manufacturing is reducing the Navy's dependency on traditional supply chains. This means faster repairs, improved operational efficiency, and a significant boost to mission success. This strategic move not only exemplifies the Navy's commitment to embracing advanced technologies but also sets the stage for a more agile and responsive fleet. The possibilities are vast, and the impact on naval operations could be transformative. https://lnkd.in/eertj-xJ #NavalInnovation #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #FleetReadiness #MilitaryTechnology #NavalEngineering

Throwback Thursday: The Origins of CNC Like so many innovations, the history of CNC technology has its origins in military applications. In the late 1940s, the Air Force needed a standardized, highly precise way of manufacturing the intricate components that are critical to high-performance aircraft — in this case, curved rotor blades for helicopters. In Traverse City, Michigan, John Parsons — considered the father of CNC machines — worked and researched to develop a consistent methodology of assigning a numerical coordinate for every point of a manufactured piece, ensuring close adherence to a design. Thus, “numerical control” was born. Although automation was involved in this process, the “computer” part was yet to come. Numerical control (NC) coordinates for the geometry of a piece — known as “g-code” — were fed into a machine with punch tape, in an analog process. Each punch pattern corresponded to a numerical coordinate, “telling” the servomotor-controlled cutting tool where to move. Although the implementation has changed vastly, this principle of CNC machining remains the same today. #SkilledTrades #CNC #HistoryIsCool