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US Army Research Lab Working With the Marine Corps on Mission-Specific 3D-Printed Drones

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ADELPHI, Md., Jan. 11, 2018 — Researchers at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) are working with the Marine Corps to develop 3D-printed drones as materials science, aviation technology and software development merge to deliver new capabilities. Lance Cpl Nicholas Hettinga, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, prepares to pilot a 3D-printed unmanned aircraft system, or drone, during a Sept. 27, 2017, test flight at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Courtesy of David McNally, U.S. Army. "Several years ago when we were collaborating with our academic partner Georgia Tech, we had this project where we were focusing on...Read full article

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    Published: January 2018
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    3d printing
    3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), is a manufacturing process that builds three-dimensional objects layer by layer from a digital model. This technology allows the creation of complex and customized structures that would be challenging or impossible with traditional manufacturing methods. The process typically involves the following key steps: Digital design: A three-dimensional digital model of the object is created using computer-aided design (CAD) software. This...
    additive manufacturing
    Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a manufacturing process that involves creating three-dimensional objects by adding material layer by layer. This is in contrast to traditional manufacturing methods, which often involve subtracting or forming materials to achieve the desired shape. In additive manufacturing, a digital model of the object is created using computer-aided design (CAD) software, and this digital model is then sliced into thin cross-sectional layers. The...
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