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Thirteen people pose for a group photo

Sept. 27, 2023

Employees explore possibilities of emerging digital environment

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Several DLA employees explored advanced manufacturing and sustainment models that could transform the DOD supply chain while visiting industry and academia in Wichita, Kansas.

Man wearing fire suit pouring molten aluminum

July 29, 2023

76th CMXG starts sand casting aluminum parts

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (AFNS) — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force website — The 76th Commodity Maintenance Group’s new foundry can sand cast aluminum parts up to 120 pounds, providing another avenue for sourcing aircraft parts not easily obtained through traditional contracting methods.

Head and shoulders picture of a man imposed over the DLA logo

April 12, 2023

Additive manufacturing becoming key logistics enabler

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Additive manufacturing will be key to troops’ ability to fight and win wars in the near future, DLA's current operations director told military representatives during a recent Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability III Qualification Workshop.

Two men and a woman stand in front of a computer screen in a laboratory.

Feb. 15, 2023

DLA leaders outline agency’s role in DOD additive manufacturing capabilities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is working to develop common technology, standards and processes for additive manufacturing that will enable the military services to share data and increase readiness while saving money.

MALS-39 maintainers attend training on the T1X syste

Dec. 21, 2022

Marines Move Out with First Tier 1 Expeditionary AM Machine

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Naval Aviation News website — Maintainers at Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 39 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, can now deploy an additive manufactured (AM) capability in contested logistics environments thanks to a newly installed Tier 1 Expeditionary (T1X) desktop polymers AM system. Additive manufacturing is the industrial production name for 3D printing.

(From left to right) Chris Schuppe, general manager of engineering and technology at GE Additive, John Sneden, director of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Propulsion Directorate, Maj. Gen. Jeff King, commander of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, and Geoffrey Camp, director of Oklahoma’s Aerospace and Defense initiative, cut the ribbon at opening of the second Reverse Engineering and Critical Tooling lab.

Aug. 25, 2022

OC-ALC Unveils DOD-first in Additive Manufacturing

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Tinker Air Force Base website — The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Propulsion Directorate recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Complex’s second Reverse Engineering and Critical Tooling lab that hosts 3D metal printers.

RSO, Propulsion partnership yields results

Nov. 12, 2021

RSO, Propulsion partnership yields results

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center website — A partnership between AFLCMC’s Propulsion Directorate and the Rapid Sustainment Office is realizing the promise of additive manufacturing by producing real engine parts for real jets.

The Southeast Regional Maintenance Center at Naval Station Mayport produces 3D printed equipment.

June 27, 2021

Navy Reservist Enhances Navy's 3D Printing Capabilities

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Navy Reserves website — Replacing broken parts on a ship can often be an expensive and time-consuming obstacle. However, for the ships at Naval Station Mayport, and fleet-wide, this may soon be a problem of the past.

Staff Sgt. Kyle Owens, a motor transportation chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, shows the wire housing found inside that steering wheel column of the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, April 29, 2021. When troubleshooting lighting issues, mechanics are often required to remove the steering wheel to access the wiring. Traditionally, a 10-way slide hammer kit is used to remove the wheel, often cracking the column or warping the wheel in the process. Owens designed a tool that prevents any damage to the truck while removing the steering wheel that won him an Operational Agility Team award for the Innovation Challenge.

June 16, 2021

Marines create innovative vehicle maintenance tool using additive manufacturing

QUANTICO, VA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps System Command website — Marine Corps System Command’s Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell collaborated with 1st Supply Battalion and industry partners to develop a 3D-printed metal steering wheel removal device. This innovative solutions helps solve a common problem among vehicle maintenance Marines.

A UH-60L fuselage and operational helicopter were transported from Corpus Christi Army Depot to Wichita State University where researchers at the National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR) will create a virtual model of the work horse of Army aviation. U.S. Army photo by Ervey Martinez.

Sept. 8, 2020

New policy addresses 3D parts for Army aircraft

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Army Aviation and Missile Command website — As the Army explores the potential of some advanced manufacturing methods and 3D-printed parts to maintain and sustain its aviation fleet, recently published guidance aims to strike a balance between safety, improvements to readiness and escalating costs.