The United States Army has opened a new Additive Makerspace at Picatinny Arsenal to advance additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping capabilities. The facility was inaugurated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 19.
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 composites.
Officials said the technology reduces costs and accelerates development timelines. It also enables the production of complex and customized designs that are difficult to achieve through traditional manufacturing.
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