Defense

Steel Powders for Defense & Military Industry

Defense industry is one of the first adopters of Additive Manufacturing due to its ability to rapidly prototype and produce complex, customized parts and equipment. This time and money saving manufacturing is particularly useful in situations where rapid deployment of new equipment is required, or where traditional manufacturing processes fall short. Customized equipment provides a significant advantage to military forces, enabling them to adapt to changing situations and needs on the battlefield, producing lighter, more durable equipment.

The defense industry is looking to Additive Manufacturing to produce lighter, more durable equipment – yet easy to repair and maintain in the field. Traditional manufacturing often results in heavy, bulky parts and equipment, a disadvantage in military operations. With Additive Manufacturing, lightweight, strong, and resilient equipment can be created, providing a significant advantage to military forces by allowing for greater mobility and reducing the amount of equipment carried. 

The ability to repair and maintain equipment in the field helps keep military forces operational even in the face of damage or wear and tear. The potential to produce lighter, more durable equipment that can be easily repaired and maintained in the field is a driving force behind the future of the defense industry.