The US military’s effort to speed up how it builds and replaces vehicle parts is getting a high-tech lift thanks to a new $9-million research lab in Illinois.
Announced Monday by the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the facility will focus on developing advanced 3D-printing techniques, specifically for large metal components used in military ground vehicles.
The aim? To shrink production timelines, ease pressure on strained supply chains, and give the military more flexibility in how it meets shifting demands on the battlefield.
Read the full story on our new publication, NextGen Defense: US Military Eyes 3D-Printing Large Vehicle Parts With New $9M Illinois Lab
