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Water bottles, other recycled 3D printing materials could avoid military supply snags

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Channel: American Chemical Society · 2018 · Science & Technology

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Soldiers on the battlefield or at remote bases often have to wait weeks for vital replacement parts. Now scientists report they have found a way to fabricate many of these parts within hours under combat conditions using water bottles, cardboard and other recyclable materials found on base as starting materials for 3D printing. They say this ‘game-changing’ advance could improve operational readiness, reduce dependence on outside supply chains and enhance safety.

Nicole Zander, Ph.D.
Army Research Laboratory

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