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.

FVL Q&A: 7 Leaders On The Future Of Army Aviation

FVL Q&A: 7 Leaders On The Future Of Army Aviation
FVL Q&A: 7 Leaders On The Future Of Army Aviation

New Future Vertical Lift aircraft are just part of the solution. So are new tactics and technology upgrades for existing helicopters.

MOSA: The Invisible, Digital Backbone Of FVL

MOSA: The Invisible, Digital Backbone Of FVL
MOSA: The Invisible, Digital Backbone Of FVL

To seamlessly share data on everything from target coordinates to engine diagnostics, the Army is developing a standardized Modular Open System Architecture for all its Future Vertical Lift aircraft.