Nov 6, 2025 11:49 AM
Cold spray tech is a 3D printing process that lets soldiers produce metal parts and drone components on-site, reducing reliance on traditional supply chains.
The US Army is moving manufacturing closer to the frontline, with a University of Tennessee (UT) demo showing units can 3D-print metal parts and drone gear on demand.
Just recently, soldiers and researchers gathered at the Knoxville Armory to see the latest in expeditionary 3D printing and drone technology.
The event brought together the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment and Field Maintenance Shop-2 of the Tennessee Army National Guard, alongside researchers from the US Army’s DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and UT.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: Expeditionary 3D Printing Hits the Field: US Army Demos Cold Spray Tech
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