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Marines' Next Ship-to-Shore Connector Could Be 3D Printed A Landing Craft Air Cushion transports a 7-ton truck from shore back to USS San Diego (LPD 22), July 17, 2017.
Can you even entertain the notion of 3D-printing a replacement? It turns out you can, and it looks like there will be more additive manufacturing to come in Corps repair depots around the world.
U.S. Forces Japan announced Wednesday a Japan-wide public health emergency over COVID-19. According to the World Health Organization, there are 8,100 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across Japan.
CAMP KINSER, Okinawa – The Marines on Okinawa are ready to test a 3D-printing unit in shipping containers made to drop into austere locations like jungles to fill supply-line gaps. “The intent ...
Normally it takes up to five days and 10 Marines to construct a barracks hut out of wood.
Marines have a long history of MacGyver-ing what they need, but this unit has given them a 21st-century twist. Defense Innovation 3D Printing Getting supplies in a remote location can be difficult ...
Rather than ordering a part and waiting up to a week, the Marines can re-create a part within 24 hours, improving readiness and operational momentum. 3D printing new parts is also cheaper and ...