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.

Army Issues RFP For $6 Billion M113 Replacement: Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Program

WASHINGTON: After 53 years in service, the Army’s M113 armored transport might finally get replaced. Last night, the Michigan-based Tank-Automotive Command (TACOM) issued a draft Request For Proposals for a new Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle. The final RFP is expected in June and the contract award in mid-2014. Variants of the General Dynamics Stryker and the…