Sigma Labs Inc. (NASDAQ: SGLB) Technology Critical to Ensure Performance, Safety of 3D Printed Parts as Military Need Arises
Assistant secretary of Air Force for acquisition, technology, and logistics says 3D metal printing poised to streamline military maintenance, save billions Army’s suppliers reluctant to manufacture highly demanding but low-volume production; 3D metal printing changes this Sigma Labs’ unique quality-assurance software essential for leveraging full potential of 3D metal printing in defense sector The United States’ defense budget consumes a large portion of its overall spending; in 2018, the cost of replacing the Army’s aviation fleet alone was a staggering $4 billion (http://ibn.fm/TwAW4). Currently, a substantial portion of this cost is tied up in bidding manufacturers to produce specific replacement parts…