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the potential of manufacturing and certifying metal 3D printed marine applications for an Armidale-class patrol boat
In 2020 and 2021 , the Australian Army conducted world-first expeditionary metal 3D printing trials that aimed to significantly increase the availability of parts compared to what the regular supply chain could provide . The trials demonstrated that the WarpSPEE3D printer could be taken into an expeditionary environment and manufacture metal parts in the field . This achievement showcased the deployable capabilities of CSAM technology to the front lines , enabling defense forces to manufacture their own metal armored vehicle tools and parts in hours when needed . Over the course of the trials , Australian Army personnel created and produced over 50 case studies of 3D printed Australian Army components , from part design through to printer operation , part postprocessing , and testing .
▲ Army personnel using TwinSPEE3D software to digitize the design before printing . Photo via SPEE3D . Photo © SPEE3D
In 2022 , SPEE3D technology was also trialed by British Army REME soldiers to generate parts for a multinational training force as part of a concept assessment in tandem with the US Army ’ s Project Convergence Program . Several thousand US , UK , and Australian service members ,
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