USS Essex Leads Additive Manufacturing Trials
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The USS Essex is at the center of large-scale additive manufacturing tests during the Rim of the Pacific 2026 exercise. The tests aim to improve self-repair capabilities using modern machine-made parts. The exercise brings together various partners for the largest advanced manufacturing demonstration conducted by the Defense Department.
Why it matters
The trials showcase the US Navy and Marine Corps' efforts to leverage additive manufacturing for enhanced self-repair capabilities, highlighting the strategic significance of innovative technologies in modern warfare.
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