Video: Marines Are 3D Printing Their Own Maintenance Parts

See how a battalion of west coast Marines are tapping into 3D printing technology to cut the wait for some replacement parts from months to just hours.

Aug 12, 2016

See how a battalion of west coast Marines are tapping into 3D printing technology to cut the wait for some replacement parts from months to just hours.

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