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South Korea strengthens the use of 3D printing technology in the defense industry

The South Korean ministries of industry and defense have signed an agreement to expand the use of 3D printing technologies for the production of hard-to-find military spare parts. This cooperation, which has been in place since 2017, is to be further intensified with the new initiative, as announced by both ministries in a joint press release.

The aim of the project is to improve the operational readiness of the South Korean defense system by securing spare parts for warships and tanks. At the same time, the use of additive manufacturing strengthens domestic production expertise in this area of technology.

A key aspect of the initiative is the production of spare parts that are no longer in production. Digitalization and the use of 3D printing allow components to be manufactured quickly and cost-effectively. There is no need to rely on external suppliers. This increases independence and reduces bottlenecks in the supply chain.

The government is also planning to open up new areas of application for 3D printing technology. In the long term, the aim is to create a robust supply chain and a stable industrial ecosystem for military equipment. Both research and development projects and investments in infrastructure play a key role in this.


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