Uso de la fabricación aditiva para fines militares como una vía de contribuir a la economía circular y la sostenibilidad
- Juan Isidro Díaz García 1
- Francisco Antonio Corpas Iglesias 2
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Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
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2
Universidad de Jaén
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ISSN: 0422-2784
Year of publication: 2023
Issue Title: Autonomía Industrial para la Seguridad y Defensa
Issue: 430
Pages: 45-50
Type: Article
More publications in: Economía industrial
Abstract
Additive manufacturing is widely employed to reduce logistic footprints and carbon emissions by over 50% among manufacturers. The defense sector is increasingly embracing 3D printing, with an anticipated value of $6 billion by 2027. The European Commission recognizes additive manufacturing as a key technology for enhancing industrial competitiveness. This article aims to analyze the utilization of additive manufacturing in the military context, exploring its areas of application, examples of countries employing it, and significant use cases. In conclusion, its application contributes to sustainability and the circular economy by mitigating the logistic footprint and carbon emissions associated with maintenance logistics in remote areas.