3D Printing Aboard USS San Diego Enhances Operational Readiness

The U.S. Navy has successfully integrated ADDiTEC’s ElemX 3D printer, utilizing Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ) technology, aboard the USS San Diego. This deployment marks the first instance of high-strength aluminum alloy parts, specifically Al-6061, being 3D printed afloat. Sailors operated the containerized ElemX system under maritime conditions, producing essential components that met rigorous quality and […]