
Metal additive can provide fleet readiness
An uncertain world with a complex threat matrix requires advanced platforms with modern supply chains. Whether on the ground or in the air, sea, or space, additive is the game-changing technology you need for more capable military products. Now, the ready are evaluating how additive can yield benefits like organic sustainment and increased fleet readiness.
Realize ROI with metal additive
To stay at the forefront, you have to radically change the way you design and build combat air systems, combat vehicles, complex surface ships and more. Additive is the game-changing technology you need to build faster, more survivable military products. Now, the ready are evaluating how additive can drive improved sustainment and fleet readiness.
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Case study
US Air Force to 3D print parts for fighter planes
- The US Air Force wanted to gain the capability and capacity of metal AM as rapidly as possible to improve readiness and sustainability.
- The US Air Force explored how to quickly eliminate the associated risks of castings, and how metal additive might replace it for those parts that are either no longer in production, or where they need smaller production runs to keep their platforms flying.
- Concept Laser M2 machines running cobalt chrome were used for the first builds of additively manufactured sump covers.

Industry benefits
LOWER COSTS AND SIMPLIFIED SUPPLY CHAINS
AM allows you to consolidate parts, which can reduce your supply sources and logistical costs.
IMPROVED PRODUCT PERFORMANCE
It has been shown that additive components and systems can outperform their traditional predecessors due to material and geometry flexibility.
FASTER TIME TO MARKET
High flexibility during development can significantly reduce time to market.
FASTER CYCLE TIME
Tooling elimination and manufacturing simplification can reduce cycle time up to 10X.
FLEXIBLE LOGISTICS
Additive allows distributed manufacturing and on-demand product solutions.

