Staff Sgt. Ryan McBride shows off the E-3 armrest end caps, the one on the right being an original manufactured part and the one on the left was made by the 552nd Maintenance Squadron’s Fabrications Flight, using 3-D printing technology. The part is the first 3D-printed part approved by the Air Force for in-flight use on the E-3 Sentry. The original supply cost was $8, but his shop can now 3D-print them in 10 minutes, with a cost of only $2.50. The cost savings of this piece alone is $1,000 per year. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
| Date Taken: | 01.12.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 01.20.2016 12:31 |
| Photo ID: | 2363011 |
| VIRIN: | 160112-F-RI777-001 |
| Resolution: | 1904x2760 |
| Size: | 1.12 MB |
| Location: | OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, US |
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