Master Sgt. Michael Howard, aircraft metals technician 911th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight, uses a computer-aided design program to send a CAD file of an aircraft part file to a 3D printer for production at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, May 10, 2021. The use of 3D printing for prototyping and testing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft parts allows the shop to reduce precious metal material waste and increase productivity by freeing up production machine time. (U.S. Air Force photo byTech Sgt. Richard Kaulfers)
Date Taken: | 05.10.2021 |
Date Posted: | 06.03.2021 14:14 |
Photo ID: | 6649748 |
VIRIN: | 210510-F-DO473-1078 |
Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
Size: | 15.29 MB |
Location: | PITTSBURGH AIRPORT AIR RESERVE STATION, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
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