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Corps’ advanced manufacturing training transitions to MCSC June 24, 2019 — For years, the Corps has taught innovative manufacturing techniques to Marines, equipping them with the competence to quickly fix equipment malfunctions on the battlefield. Next Generation Logistics, an innovation branch of the Deputy Commandant Installation and Logistics, ran the training for several years. In the first quarter of 2019, this responsibility transitioned to Marine Corps Systems Command. The changeover led to the creation of MCSC’s Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell. MORE

Sea-Air-Space Exposition to demonstrate Corps’ world-class innovations April 30, 2019 — Marine Corps Systems Command will feature a collection of high-tech, innovative equipment at the 54th annual Sea-Air-Space Exposition, slated for May 6–8 at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. MORE

3D-printed impeller enhances readiness of Corps’ main battle tank April 4, 2019 — Marine Corps Systems Command recently collaborated with fleet Marines and other organizations to review the successful performance of several 3D-printed impellers used on M1A1 Abrams tanks at Twentynine Palms, California. The Corps plans to use 3D-printed impellers when the original part wears or becomes inoperable and a new part cannot be received in a timely fashion. MORE

AMOC gives Marines 24/7 additive manufacturing assistance February 26, 2019 — Marines now have a way to get help with advanced manufacturing issues any time, day or night. In a MARADMIN released by Headquarters Marine Corps in January, the Corps established the Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell at Marine Corps Systems Command to serve as a 24/7 help desk for Marines who need assistance with 3D printing, and other sustainment and manufacturing solutions. MORE

Bringing innovation to fruition: Marines 3D print 1st reinforced concrete bridge in western hemisphere January 29, 2019 — Marines from the 1st Marine Logistics Group at Camp Pendleton, California, transformed their motto—“Victory through Logistics”—to action when they successfully 3D printed a concrete bridge in December, with the help of the Marine Corps Systems Command Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell and the Army Corps of Engineers. During the Corps’ annual Steel Knight exercise, Marines were trained on how to operate the Automated Construction of Expeditionary Structures—or ACES—printer, incorporated new equipment into the process, and printed and assembled a usable foot bridge to demonstrate the concrete 3D printing capability in an operational environment. MORE

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