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French soldiers deployed to Mali use 3D printers to make spare parts

French soldiers deployed to Mali use 3D printers to make spare parts

Written by David

September 25, 2019

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French soldiers deployed to Operation Barkhane in the Sahel have been experimenting for several months with 3D printers to make spare parts at their base in Mali.

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According to a Ministry of the Armed Forces release , Desert Tactical Group – Logistics “Charentes” is responsible for testing the feasibility of using the two 3D printers at the large base in Gao to make components.

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In general, the specialists at the base a tasked to produce replacements for broken components. They follow a familiar process – first modelling the part on a computer and then printing, testing, iterating and refining where necessary. Small parts can be printed in minutes and more complex projects within hours, saving time and effort in transporting […]

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