The event’s keynote speaker was Dr. John Burrow, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for research, development, test and evaluation. He referred to 3D printing as, “a potential game-changing technology for naval warfare” explaining that, “It accelerates capability development and will increase our readiness by reducing obsolescence or long lead time issues. It also enables a new design space that allows for component or platform characteristics not possible through legacy manufacturing methods. Source: Inside 3D Printing News
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US Navy Held a 3D Print-a-Thon to Display Innovative Use of the Technology
24 March 2017
