Military vehicles, like infantry carriers and tanks, have numerous functions that need to be maintained, and a damaged part may leave a vehicle rooted for months waiting for a replacement part. Scientists at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory are responding to this by exploring new ways to print durable steel parts on-demand, with feedstock more than 50 percent stronger than what’s commercially available, said Brandon McWilliams, ARL manufacturing and technology branch team lead. Thomas Brading elaborates.
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| A table holds metal parts created by a 3d printer at the Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland Feb. 10, 2020 (Picture source: U.S. DoD/EJ Hersom) |
