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Metal Additive Challenge Seeks to Solve Big Issues

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Automation Alley
September 16, 2021
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A cash prize has been offered to any US company who can solve some of the structural issues in metal printing.

$1 Million Cash Prize to Solve DoD Puzzle

A new 3D printing challenge is giving metal additive manufacturing experts the chance to win a $1 million contract to develop a large-format ultra-high-strength steel alloy process for the Department of Defense.

Despite rapid advances in metal 3D-printing techniques, current technologies still suffer limitations in material properties, build envelope, surface finish and more. That is why DoD is seeking innovative partners to resolves several of these issues. If you belong to a U.S.-based company or university and are interested in this opportunity, learn more here:

Large-Format Metal Additive Manufacturing Challenge

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