U.S. Air Force 3D Print Spare Parts

Why the U.S. Air Force 3D Print Spare Parts with Markforged:

The 27 SOSS combat training section is all about readiness, relevance, and resiliency. They are responsible for ensuring their equipment is reliable and available at a moment’s notice. If a part or device breaks, the team must quickly replace or fix it to minimize disruption of ongoing training missions. Given the significant amount of wear and tear on combat equipment, the need for replacement parts is constant.

In just one example, the U.S. Air Force reduced the cost of a part from $100 to just $5 by replacing costly aluminium with 3D printed composite parts.

Download the success story to see exactly how the U.S. Air Force achieved this and reduced lead times on replacements with additive manufacturing.

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At a glance:

  • 95% reduction in cost by manufacturing in-house in just one application

  • Weeks long lead times reduced to hours

  • Readiness improved

  • Strength of 3D prints matches off-the-shelf aluminium

Find out how the U.S. Air Force are reducing costs and lead times using Markforged 3D printers in the case study using the form.

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3D Printed Night Vision Helmet Component in Markforged Eiger

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National Armed Forces like the U.S. Air Force are improving readiness and reducing costs with additive manufacturing using Markforged industrial 3D printers.

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