Army Dissects Black Hawk Helo, Scans Parts For 3D Printing

Army Dissects Black Hawk Helo, Scans Parts For 3D Printing
Army Dissects Black Hawk Helo, Scans Parts For 3D Printing

Before you can 3D print a part, you need a detailed 3D model of it. So Army Material Command is figuring out how to scan tens of thousands of parts. One method: pull apart an entire helicopter.

Army’s 3D Printing Hub Will Be Rock Island: Gen. Perna

Army’s 3D Printing Hub Will Be Rock Island: Gen. Perna
Army’s 3D Printing Hub Will Be Rock Island: Gen. Perna

The upgraded arsenal will be the flagship of a much larger move towards advanced manufacturing across the Army. The goal: streamlining supply chains for major war.