Project Convergence - RFAB 3D Printing

Credit: Patrick Hunter | Date Taken: 10/19/2021
During Project Convergence 21, Soldiers are experimenting with the semi-autonomous resupply process. As part of that experimentation, Soldiers specified a need for a replacement part required by a tank operator in the field, setting into motion a number of steps to deliver the essential item. Communicating with a base of operations, the tank operator was able to describe his location and the part needed, and personnel set to work quickly to obtain the part. They did this by 3D printing the piece using a field-ready 3D printer capable of producing both plastic and metal objects. As this process is refined, resupply of needed parts can often be printed right in the field. (Video by CPL Hunter Garcia)