US Navy Advances On-Demand Spares with 3D Printed Parts on Aircraft Carrier and Submarine
In a notable development for on-demand spares and digital inventory management, US Navy shipbuilders have successfully installed 3D printed parts on both an aircraft carrier and a submarine. This milestone, reported by Business Insider on January 29, 2026, marks a practical validation of additive manufacturing’s potential to transform naval logistics and maintenance operations. What Happened … Read more