In addition, the Defence Industry has progressed from Experimental to Developing and is now in the stage of actually Scaling Metal Additive Manufacturing Industrial Processes.

What is being observed as we approach 2026 is a monumental shift away from the R&D labs of the aerospace and defence sectors to actual mission-critical production lines.

Here is an Example of how this is happening:

The United States Army has recently Provided a Demonstration of what this looks like. When their team encountered an obsolete part in their stock, They:

• 3D Scanned the Old Part
• Digitally Reverse Engineered the Part
• 3D Printed Multiple Functional Prototypes
• Conducted Full Structural Validations of Each Prototype

Broadening the perspective 🔍

Our CEO has previously discussed collaboration opportunities between the government and organizations to understand and well-define sequences of capabilities so that officials would know exactly what can be produced at these sites in case of an emergency.

These developments are becoming a reality. This progress is not about an individual; it is a reflection of lessons learned from history. Preparedness has always required the development of the necessary infrastructure to meet such needs.

Here is what is occurring now:

U.S. Congress is moving forward with creating the Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network (CRMN), a national system of dual-use manufacturing facilities that can produce commercial products during peacetime and convert to defense-focused manufacturing during wartime. This is an investment of upwards of $131+ million to begin implementing this program.

So, what does this mean for our industry? Through the combination of digital threads, metallic additive manufacturing, and agile production, there are now significant opportunities available.

Organizations that become adept at providing on-demand manufacturing, as well as fast-tracking product qualification and building supply chain resilience, will set the course for the next ten years.

So, in summary, it is no longer just a question of how additive manufacturing will revolutionize logistics for the defense sector, but rather who will be prepared for that transition. 🎯