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Navy To “Pay For Value” In 3D Printing

Thursday, May 16th, 2019

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Navy To “Pay For Value” In 3D Printing

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Navy Secretary Richard Spencer yesterday emphasized the service is willing to “pay for value” to incorporate more additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, of parts throughout the service. While speaking at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessment (CSBA), Spencer noted “printers are getting everywhere. The Marine Corps has really stepped up on that and the Navy is really stepping up also, on ship – being able to print.” However, he admitted “one of the things that we’re struggling with, and…

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