American engineers here are developing 3-D expeditionary kits that could be used when needed to make specialty tools, spare parts, and other components to fill the time gaps between when parts break and when the replacement arrives from the original equipment manufacturers. Read full article at this link ....
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| Army PACBOT lightened by 6 pounds by using 3-D printed parts (shown in color). 3-D printing capability in the field means that Soldiers won't always have to wait for spare parts to arrive from original manufacturers, increasing Soldiers' readiness and flexibility. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Erin Usawicz) |