3D Printing powerhouse opens at Picatinny’s Armaments Center, boosting innovation

U.S. Army opens additive makerspace at Picatinny Arsenal to accelerate 3D printing innovation and rapid prototyping

The new makerspace is designed to support engineers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center. It will enhance the Army’s ability to design, prototype and manufacture components for modern military needs. Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, creates objects layer by layer using digital design models. The process supports a wide range of materials, including plastics, metals, ceramics and composit…

3D Printing powerhouse opens at Picatinny’s Armaments Center, boosting innovation

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - The U.S. Army took a significant step forward in additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping with the grand opening of the Additive Makerspace in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 19.