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The U.S. Army is deploying mobile 3D printing labs and recycling systems to maintain autonomous platforms directly at the point of need.
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The U.S. Army is deploying mobile 3D printing labs and recycling systems to maintain autonomous platforms directly at the point of need.

Originally reported by 3D Printing Industry

The U.S. Army is deploying mobile 3D printing labs and recycling systems to maintain autonomous platforms directly at the point of need. By training 91E Allied Trade Specialists through the Unmanned Advanced Lethality Course, the military is bypassing fragile supply chains. Projections show these systems could yield a 97.5 percent reduction in contracting expenses and a 30 percent cut in fabrication costs. This shift to a circular frontline economy ensures sustained drone operations in contested zones. 🛡️⚙️ #3DPrinting #DefenseTech #AdditiveManufacturing #USArmy

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