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#AMInsights || Calum Stewart on Revolutionizing Military Operations with Additive Manufacturing: Insights from SPEE3D’s Success || AM Chronicle #3dprinting #additivemanufacturing Calum Stewart, a leading figure at SPEE3D, has been at the forefront of integrating advanced manufacturing technologies into military operations worldwide. With a focus on deployable additive manufacturing, Stewart and his team have revolutionized how militaries produce essential components, enhancing logistics and operational efficiency in the most challenging environments. In this interview, Calum shares his insights on the successes SPEE3D has achieved, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the future of additive manufacturing in the defense sector. Article Link: https://lnkd.in/dxQ64Xmh #defence #manufacturing

US Army commissions 3YOURMIND to identify 10,000 parts for additive manufacturing 3YOURMIND and Phillips Corporation Federal Branch are collaborating with the U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) to support additive manufacturing parts identification activities. 3YOURMIND will analyze approximately 10,000 parts selected by GVSC and evaluate them based on technical feasibility, lead time and cost. Once the assessment is complete, GVSC will be able to determine which spare parts are suitable for use in additive manufacturing. GVSC, together with the U.S. Army Tank and Weapons Command (TACOM), will use 3YOURMIND software to identify potential AdvM parts needed to sustain and maintain legacy systems. DEVCOM GVSC is responsible for introducing innovations in ground vehicle technology, e.g. modernization and ensuring the continuity of spare parts for the M113 armored personnel carrier. With the help of Wichita State University's National Institute of Aeronautical Research (WSU-NIAR), GVSC successfully reverse-engineered and developed a digital twin of the M113. GVSC will use 3YOURMIND software to evaluate M113 data and identify parts that can be manufactured using AM to add additional manufacturing methods. Photo: Example of a hybrid metal additive manufacturing machine employed by the U.S. Army, located at Rock Island Arsenal, DVIDS - Defense Visual Information Distribution Service #3yourmind #3dprinting #3dprintingindustry #sxe3dp

[NEW] Top 10 Uses of Additive Manufacturing in Defense Ahead of the Advanced Manufacturing for Defense Summit taking place on June 11 - 12 2024 at The Westin Hotel in Pasadena, California, IDGA has released an exclusive infographic on 'Top 10 Uses of Additive Manufacturing in Defense'. Read the infographic here: https://lnkd.in/e8pTxvby This event, conducted in collaboration with ASTM International, will serve as a nexus of industry leaders, experts, and innovators, where collaborative discussions will unfold against the backdrop of recent investments by industry, as well as program initiatives funded by the current administration, adding a layer of timeliness and relevance to the discourse. View the agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eJd7skNp Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eE_B-t95 #AMAIDGA #AdvancedManufacturing #Defense

🔩 Kudos to Lynntech, Inc. for receiving $193,498.97 from the United States Department of Defense, specifically the United States Department of the Army. This funding is part of the Small Technology Transfer Research Program Phase I. #STTR #SBIR 🛠️ Lynntech is set to develop a metal powder-based additive manufacturing system for deployment in expeditionary environments. This system aims to manufacture complex metal components with minimal post-processing requirements at or near the point of need, supporting various logistics scenarios. #AdditiveManufacturing #Logistics 📅 The research, categorized under Basic Research, will span 6 months, starting from June 28, 2024, and concluding on January 1, 2025. We look forward to the innovative advancements that Lynntech will achieve! #R&D #TechInnovation

Reposting for Michael. The more that we align efforts for United States Department of Defense implementation of #AdditiveManufacturing the better. A principle goal of this would be to ensure collaboration is happening between each branch of service. Having a #hubandspoke or a webbed network of 3D printing capability is critical. Commander's should be vested in knowing where these capabilities are physically located in order to leverage the technology closest to their unit at a time of need where AM can be the interim or final solution. Secondly the service(s) need a sound methodology of notifying the owner of the technology and IF they have capability and capacity to support other units with orders for parts, components, testing, evaluation and ultimately delivery and implementation of AM produced items. The JAMWG (Joint Additive Manufacturing Working Group) plays a key role in the success of the above model. Find out more on the JAMWG at the link in Mike's post. Once on the site you can find key Articles, Plans Policies, Reports, and current happenings in the AM space within the DoD.

3D printing has been on the defense sector’s radar for over a decade. Applications in the defense and military sectors have been evolving steadily, from rapid prototyping to various production applications that provide value in terms of efficiency, logistics, and safety. Learn how #3Dprinting is being realized by militaries and defense groups, and how UltiMaker’s 3D printing solutions are ideally suited to meet the stringent standards and agility required in military applications. Read the article on Wevolver - https://lnkd.in/dd8YUZHK #defense #military #additivemanufacturing

🌟 Additive Manufacturing is Revolutionizing Defense! 🛠️🚀 By 2030, the US military's spending on Additive Manufacturing (AM) is forecasted to hit a staggering $2.6 billion! 📈 From $800M projected for 2024—marking a 166% YoY growth—this evolution highlights AM's pivotal role in defense innovation. The latest report from AM Research delves into the transformative impact of AM across the DoD, offering insights into how this technology is shaping national security strategies. A must-read for anyone in defense, tech, or policy sectors looking to stay ahead! 🔍 https://lnkd.in/g7UEYA5M #Bluestreak #BluestreakCompliance #BrightAM #AdditiveManufacturing #DefenseInnovation #MilitaryTech #NationalSecurity #3DPrinting #MetalAM #FutureTech 🛠️✨

Through the COMET Initiative, the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII), in partnership with the U.S. Army DEVCOM Armaments Center and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, has acquired Foundry Lab’s DMC-3 casting system. This acquisition marks a key step toward reshoring metal casting capabilities for secure and agile defense and homeland security manufacturing. With the DMC-3 system, NJII advances its mission to achieve rapid metal part production, strengthen domestic casting operations, and address skilled labor shortages. Could your team benefit from rapid, secure metal casting? Let’s connect to discuss how Foundry Lab can empower your operations. #ManufacturingInnovation #DefenseTech #DigitalMetalCasting #FoundryLab #NJII #ReshoreManufacturing #DefenseManufacturing

What is "MELD"? MELD Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD): is a solid-state process. Unlike DED and other fusion-based processes, there’s no phase change due to the metal transitioning from solid to liquid and back to solid again. Common solidification defects like porosity and hot cracking are therefore avoided. Despite the ongoing mission to develop armored vehicle hulls free of weld joints and other potential weaknesses, Kelly and his team continue to do just that. They’re not alone. U.S. Army GVSC is partnered with ASTRO America and a team of subcontractors to continue work under the Jointless Hull project. See a hatch prototype for an Army vehicle 3D-printed using MELD Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) technology.

What a great step forward in normalizing metal binder jet technology.