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Additive Manufacturing Can Revolutionize Industry

Also known as 3D printing, additive manufacturing is increasingly becoming integrated in the U.S. military and has a growing influence in the defense industrial base.

Boeing Reveals Classified Composite Fabrication Center

Phantom Works, Boeing’s research, development and prototyping division, recently opened a new, classified facility to produce advanced composite components for future combat aircraft.

JUST IN: Army Catching Up With Industry on 3D Printing

The Army’s push to incorporate additive manufacturing technologies into its supply chain is making progress, according to a top service official.

New Additive Manufacturing Center Coming to Maryland (Updated)

The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based cross-industry development consortium, plans to build a new manufacturing center in Harford County, Maryland, to develop “next-generation industrial additive manufacturing, materials and processes,” the organization announced.

Pentagon Supporting Manufacturing Needs to Build Critical Capabilities (UPDATED)

A small office within the office of the secretary of defense is looking to support the manufacturing required to build the Pentagon’s biggest capability needs, including directed energy tools, hypersonics and fuse technologies, while promoting and encouraging U.S.-based manufacturing.