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Briefing
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- 1,000 3D Printed Parts – U.S. Naval Air System Command (NAVAIR) said approximately 1,000 inventory parts will be 3D printed for fleet use by end of 2018, ten times more than current 135 3D printed parts approved for use
- Applications – 3D printed parts to be used in different applications, including helmets and aircraft parts
- Previous Additive Manufacturing Achievements – Include MV-22B Osprey aircraft that has 3D printed titanium engine nacelle link and attachment in 2016, and T-45 Goshawk breathing mask with 3D printed flip-top valve in spring 2017
- Website Launch – Will launch website that will allow program offices, sailors, and marines to request parts for 3D printing, track progress of requests, and access technical information about approved parts
- Other 3D Printing Initiatives – Gave $2.8 million contract to Concurrent Technologies Corp. for development of metal 3D printed parts, and plans to use blockchain technology to secure data sharing throughout 3D printing process
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Business Model and Practices
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Sector
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Military and Security
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Organization
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U.S. Naval Air System Command
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Source
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Lai, E., "U.S. Navy will rely on 1,000 3d printed parts by end of 2018",
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Kavanaugh, C., "U.S. Navy will depend on 1,000 3d printed parts by the end of 2018",
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Saunders, S., "NAVAIR believes nearly 1,000 3d printed parts will be approved for fleet use by year's end",
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Original Publication Date
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April 11, 2018
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