Particular Challenges and Considerations

There are several particular challenges and considerations that the Army must address as it expands its 3D printing capabilities. These include:

• Complexity of parts: The Army is working to develop a capability that can produce complex parts, including those made from titanium.
• Scalability: The Army must be able to scale its 3D printing capability to meet the needs of its operations, which may require the production of large quantities of parts.
• Quality control: The Army must establish a robust quality control process to ensure that 3D printed parts meet or exceed the performance and quality standards of traditional parts.