UMaine Launches 3Dirigo X: A 3D Printed 30-Foot Boat
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The University of Maine has successfully launched 3Dirigo X, a 30-foot vessel built entirely through 3D printing that can reach speeds near 40 knots in offshore conditions. This project demonstrates that large-scale additive manufacturing is transitioning from experimental technology into a viable production method for commercial and defense applications.
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The University of Maine has launched 3Dirigo X, a 30-foot, 3D printed vessel engineered to reach speeds near 40 knots and withstand offshore conditions, marking an advance for large-scale 3D printing from demonstration technology toward a practical manufacturing tool for commercial and defense…
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