Quick Summary
• The U.S. Army has officially inaugurated a dedicated additive manufacturing facility at Picatinny Arsenal, marking one of its most concentrated investments in 3D printing capability to date. Opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 19, the Additive Makerspace gives engineers a purpose-built environment to design, prototype, and manufacture components, compressing timelines that traditional supply chains…
Additional Context
The U.S. Army has officially inaugurated a dedicated additive manufacturing facility at Picatinny Arsenal, marking one of its most concentrated investments in 3D printing capability to date. Opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 19, the Additive Makerspace gives engineers a purpose-built environment to design, prototype, and manufacture components, compressing timelines that traditional supply chains cannot match.
3D Printing powerhouse opens at Picatinny’s Armaments Center. Photo via US Army.
What the Facility Offers
The Makerspace is home to more than 50 3D printers spanning a range of additive technologies and material options, from plastics and ceramics to metals and composites. It operates under the Analysis, Materials, and Prototyping Directorate (AMPD) within the Armaments