Print. Approve. Deploy. Army puts 3D printing repairs in commanders’ hands.
A new U.S. Army initiative enables field commanders to approve 3D printed parts for faster frontline repairs. Our friends over at BreakingDefense reported U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll stating: “We’re basically saying, ‘Hey colonel, hey general, you have to make the decision. If a door handle is broken on an ISV, you need to get it into the field. If you think that [3D printed] replacement door handle is sufficient, send it out." The military is leaning hard on implementing its recent right-to-repair program announced in May.
Lt. Col. Mark Timmons. Source: U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne
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