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researchers , and industry partners aimed to evaluate approximately 300 technologies , focusing on advancing joint and multinational interoperability in future operational environments .
During the joint exercise , SPEE3D and the British Army collaborated on creating dozens of applications for various US and British armored vehicles over the campaign ’ s two weeks . For example , while out in the harsh desert conditions of Fort Irwin , one of the many parts the SPEE3D and British Army team printed was an M109 specialist tool . At the request of the US Army , this specialist tool was able to be designed in just nine minutes . It was printed in 30 minutes and heattreated in just under two hours and then put to immediate use in a real-life scenario to remove a bolt from an M109 wheel .
▼ WarpSPEE3D from NCMS REPTX exercise ( U . S . Navy photo by Brett Harro / Released )
In 2022 , SPEE3D ’ s WarpSPEE3D printer was also utilized by the US Navy during the NCMS REPTX exercise . The printer produced dozens of military maritime parts in various corrosion-resistant materials on US Navy Ship ex-US Paul F . Foster , DD 964 , the Self Defense Test Ship ( SDTS ). The trial opened the possibility of military ships becoming self-sufficient manufacturing hubs , reducing the need for port visits for metal part replacements and repairs . This could potentially allow ships to stay out at sea for longer , enhancing ship readiness when in theater .
Moreover , the deployment of multiple WarpSPEE3D printers to support Ukrainian military operations highlights the strategic advantage provided by CSAM technology . By enabling the rapid production of critical repair parts on the frontline , SPEE3D is directly contributing to the resilience and readiness of defense forces .
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