Additive Manufacturing
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The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport has received approval from Naval Sea Systems Command for a metal powder bed fusion additive manufacturing procedure. This qualification makes them the first Warfare Center to achieve this milestone. The approval enables the center to utilize additive manufacturing for metal parts, potentially enhancing production efficiency and capability.
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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, focusing on self-repair capabilities. The trials bring together various partners for the largest advanced manufacturing demonstration by the Defense Department. The exercise aims to hone the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps' ability to use modern machine-made parts.