Infographic: 3D Printing in the Defense Sector

Additive manufacturing has a wide range of applications, covering sectors such as fashion, aeronautics, construction and the food industry. One fast-growing field that is increasingly adopting 3D printing is defense. In several countries, government institutions are launching large-scale projects with substantial budgets to explore the possibilities offered by the technologies in this field.

Though the USA pioneered the adoption of additive manufacturing in defense, since then, the list of countries incorporating this technology continues to grow. Currently, several nations, such as the USA, UK, Spain and France, have significantly invested in the use of additive manufacturing for the development of military equipment, vehicles and weapons. But what exactly is driving this rapid adoption of 3D printing in the defense sector?

Clearly, it offers substantial advantages. Significant reductions in production costs and lead times, as well as the ability to customize weapons and equipment, are among the notable examples of these benefits. Check out the infographic below to learn more about the applications and benefits of 3D printing in the defense sector.

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