Imagine being on the battlefield and breaking a bone. Traditionally, you would have to wait for a helicopter to perform a medical evacuation, wait to be seen by a doctor, and wait for them to make you a cast. This…
U.S. Marines Make History by 3D Printing in the Air
The U.S. military views 3D printing and other forms of advanced manufacturing as a way to reimagine traditional manufacturing approaches that have historically been incredibly slow and costly. It also sees these revolutionary approaches to manufacturing as a way to…
Four ways digital twins could benefit the Space Force
Digital twins – 3D models of real-world objects – are becoming increasingly common and relied upon across many different industries. In the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, digital twins are being created for large buildings and infrastructure projects. By…
Five Benefits of Harnessing Scalable Design for the DoD
This article originally appeared on the KETIV Blog. To read the original article in its entirety, click HERE. A “scalable design” approach focuses on creating products that can be adapted and expanded as the needs of an organization shift and…
The US Air Force Looks to Increase Readiness with its New REACT Lab
When our troops are in a war, readiness means everything – it even impacts the lethality and survivability of the warfighter. But readiness extends beyond the actual warfighter to the tools, vehicles, and weapons systems that they’re deployed with. This…
Overcoming the Environment – How Craitor is Enabling 3D Printing at the Tactical Edge
In our last article on the GovDesignHub, we sat down with Eric Shnell, the CEO and Founder of Craitor, a company that’s working collaboratively with the U.S. Marine Corps to develop a 3D printer that can function at the very…
How 3D Printing Can Assist the Warfighter in the Field—Craitor Explains
Military vehicles and weapons systems operate in harsh, austere environments that constantly punish parts and create the need for maintenance and repair. Unfortunately, a weapon system or military vehicle in need of repair is one that can’t benefit the warfighter…
Is the Military Ready to Embrace Additive Manufacturing?
In our last article on the GoveDesignHub (GDH), we sat down with Dr. Samantha McBirney, an engineer at the RAND Corporation, to discuss the benefits the Department of Defense (DoD) would receive from embracing additive manufacturing. Ultimately, we concluded that…
How Additive Manufacturing Can Revolutionize Making Things for the Military
Generative design and additive manufacturing (AM), also commonly known as “3D printing,” have the capability to revolutionize how the military creates new parts for its equipment and new products for the warfighter. Additive manufacturing is widely seen as a technology…
3 ways additive manufacturing and digital twins are transforming Air Force and Space Force supply chains
At the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, finding innovative and modernized processes to design, manufacture, and maintain their critical assets and weapons systems is a top priority. In fact, the mantra, “Accelerate change, or lose,” has become an unofficial…
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