The Metal X 3-D printer, the world’s first Atomic Diffusion
Summary
The Metal X 3-D printer, the world’s first Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing machine, provides 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group the ability to design and create intricate metal parts and tools for III Marine Expeditionary Force at a moment’s notice on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 8, 2020. III MEF is the first MEF to own and operate the Metal X 3-D printer, saving III MEF the time it would take to order, traditionally manufacture and ship parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jamin M. Powell)
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iii marine expeditionary force
3rd marine logistics group
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metal x
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Date
08/01/2020
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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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