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Additive manufacturing is a core part of our ability to rapidly scale the production of solid rocket motors for the US Navy. Learn more from TCT Magazine and check out the podcast embedded in the article for a deeper dive into how we use 3D printing. https://brnw.ch/21wILQk

The integration of Additive Manufacturing (better known as 3D printing) within the defense sector marks a transformative era in military and naval capabilities. As highlighted in Manufacturing Today, this evolution positions this tech as a pivotal element in shaping the future of naval defense operations. Learn more about it here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/grbjHfiR World Economic Forum | US Center for Advanced Manufacturing | Stephanie Wright | Shree Parikh #USManufacturing #Innovation #Manufacturing #AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrinting

New Meltio content... The French Navy is the third army to validate Meltio’s metal additive manufacturing technology The Marine Nationale has validated the use of the unique additive manufacturing technology developed by Meltio for real maneuvers. The Spanish multinational has thus achieved the third approval of its wire-laser metal 3D printing technology for the defense sector. In this case, the French Navy joins the incorporation of Meltio’s technology by the US Navy , which has successfully installed a Meltio solution on board a military vessel. USS Bataan (LHD 5) Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) This technology has also been validated by the Ejercito de Tierra in Spain , which already uses Meltio 3D printing solutions in its #manufacturing and repair processes for metal parts. The validation of Meltio’s technology by the French Navy has occurred recently, during military maneuvers carried out at the end of last May 2024 while using a Meltio metal 3D printer on an experimental basis and after passing the adoption tests of its unique metal 3D printing technology over the last few months. The Ministère de la Défense has made this milestone public by assessing the effectiveness of the solution and confirming it continues to validate the Meltio wire-laser metal 3D printing solutions. Photo credits: SSF - Service de Soutien de la Flotte #additivemanufacturing #3dprinting #defense #defence #military #automation #productivity #reliability #3dprinter #machining #CNC #CNCmachining #navy #meltio #3d #3dp #marine #marinenationale #army https://lnkd.in/dBNBKpAv

As infrastructure continues to age, lead times can be drawn out years to get the metal pieces that are needed to repair large scale projects across the military and country. Learn how an 18-month lead time was reduced to 12 weeks by utilizing 3D printing here: https://loom.ly/bEZkImE #3Dprinting #army #USA #infrastructure

Meltio consolidates its position as a benchmark in the defense sector The French Navy has already validated the use of Meltio ’s patented additive manufacturing technology for actual offshore maneuvers. Recently, the French #aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle required the help of Meltio’s technology to manufacture and repair #stainlesssteel #metal parts to continue the experimental phase of the #MeltioM450 metal 3D printer. Thus, the French Navy engineers from the logistics base and arsenal of Toulon (southern France) received from the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier the characteristics and properties of the metal part they needed and in tele-assistance mode the Meltio M450 from land processed the information and manufactured with Meltio additive technology the required part, being this test successful. The objective was to solve immediate repair and fabrication needs of stainless steel parts on board with its unique additive manufacturing technology. In this case, Meltio’s solution enabled a 3D metal replacement spray plate for a ballast air compressor (DBAC) to be fabricated in just 5 days, instead of potentially taking weeks to source through conventional Navy supply channels. This part is used to force pressurized air through saltwater tanks and discharge accumulated saltwater. The tanks are filled to reduce the ship’s draft in amphibious operations. Fabricating the metal sprayer plate offshore allowed the ship to reduce the time required to obtain a replacement assembly. In addition, its manufacture posed a technological challenge for the French engineering team since the part to be manufactured had to be made of metal, a first for the department, which had never used this manufacturing process before. SSF - Service de Soutien de la Flotte Marine Nationale Ministère de la Défense SGA du ministère des Armées #additivemanufacturing #3dprinting #3d #3dp #metal3dprinter #3dprinter #automation #reliability #productivity #navy #defense #innovation #meltio #france #manufacturing https://lnkd.in/dyY7Jq-Q

A free whitepaper developed by Velo3D and Additive Manufacturing Research outlines the main reasons behind the increasing interest in #3Dprinting demonstrated by defense contractors and militaries in recent years. You can download it here:

A free whitepaper developed by Velo3D and Additive Manufacturing Research outlines the main reasons behind the increasing interest in #3Dprinting demonstrated by defense contractors and militaries in recent years. You can download it here:

Reposting this article from All3DP written by Chris Harris. It is a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Military's ever-growing use of Additive Manufacturing. From frontline replacement parts to quick-build bunkers, the military relies on 3D printing to get the job done faster, better, and anywhere. Top AM Pillars for Military & Defense - Expeditionary Point of Need Repair - Digital Inventory - Tooling & Fixturing - Research & Development - Depot Maintenance & Repair Within these broad categories are these noteworthy AM initiatives already underway: - Air Forces – Certify/qualify airworthy parts for flight-critical applications - Land Forces – Expeditionary point of need repair for warfighters - Naval Forces – Certify/qualify SUBSAFE parts, 3D printers on vessels - Space Forces – Specialized materials for hypersonics, 3D printers in orbit #dod #additivemanufacturing #3dprinting

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After a successful Defense 3D Printing Technical Exchange Roundtable in South Korea last month, delegates from the Ministry of National Defense, Republic of Korea, visited the ASTM International Washington, DC, office for a more in-depth discussion. 💡 Key topics included the state of additive manufacturing (AM) in the defense industry, global armed forces' readiness to deploy AM, standards and certification, workforce challenges, business models, and the need for ongoing collaboration. Our VP of Global Policy, Cooperation, and Communications, Jeff Grove, shared our longstanding relationships with the Republic of Korea and highlighted ASTM's growing engagement with the United States Department of Defense and NATO. He emphasized how collaboration and flexibility promote innovation and alignment. Our VP of Global Advanced Manufacturing Programs, Dr. Mohsen Seifi, discussed our growing collaboration with the AM industry in Korea, such as the recent MoU with #3DFIA, spotlighting recent high-impact training programs and upcoming ones. The meeting included the Ministry of National Defense, Republic of Korea personnel and colleagues Kimberly Gibson of America Makes and Robyn Vialva, PhD, Air Force Research Laboratory. We thank Mr. Kim Jingyu, Director of the Weapon & Equipment Management Division; Ms. Nayoung Sim, Director of the Material Management Division; and Major Jung Inyoung, who oversees 3D Printing Policy at the Ministry of National Defense for their great visit and discussion. Additionally, we appreciate our partner #3DFIA for facilitating the discussion. Stay tuned for more coverage of our growing activities in Korea! 🌏 #AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrinting #Defense