ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Midshipman 1st Class Carolyn Thurlby removes a Stereolithography (SLA) plastic dust cap print from the printer. The SLA print was tested with a FormLabs Tough 2000 Resin material. Commander, Submarine Forces is researching the usage of additive manufacturing (AM) technology to address operational needs after identifying a need for plastic dust caps, a material item essential for submarine maintenance, in collaboration with midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Submarine Squadron Two (CSS-2), Submarine Squadron Four (CSS-4), and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Jonathan “Buddy” Slager.)
Date Taken: | 01.06.2025 |
Date Posted: | 01.10.2025 12:51 |
Photo ID: | 8826110 |
VIRIN: | 250106-N-N0736-1004 |
Resolution: | 5712x4284 |
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Location: | ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND, US |
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