Can new drones, 3D printers defeat distance’s tyranny? RIMPAC aims to find out

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Can new drones, 3D printers defeat distance’s tyranny? RIMPAC aims to find out

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The RIMPAC exercise highlights innovative manufacturing technologies such as drones and 3D printers aimed to overcome distance constraints in military logistics. Marine Lt. Col. Michael Radigan describes it as a high-speed, high-quality parts delivery akin to 'Uber for manufacturing.'

“This is Uber for manufacturing delivered at the speed of Amazon, for the highest quality of parts,” Marine Lt. Col. Michael Radigan told reporters.

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