Control Measures

One of the key challenges facing the Army's 3D printing efforts is the need to establish control measures to ensure that complex parts are produced safely and reliably. To address this challenge, the Army is working to develop a set of guidelines and protocols that will govern the use of 3D printing technology in its operations.

These guidelines and protocols will focus on ensuring that 3D printed parts meet or exceed the performance and quality standards of traditional parts. They will also include measures to prevent the use of 3D printing technology for malicious purposes, such as the production of counterfeit parts.