Gain free access to "3D printing applications for defense industries" cheat sheet

Boost Operational Readiness with Additive Manufacturing in Defense

Few defense organizations reveal how they use 3D printing, but several armed forces have given UltiMaker special permission to share their real-world applications.

From mission-critical replacement parts to tools that improve daily operations, discover how additive manufacturing is transforming logistics, maintenance, and readiness across the army, navy, and air force.

What’s inside the cheat sheet?
  • Real examples of 3D printed parts used in the field
  • Materials and techniques optimized for extreme conditions
  • Benefits for cost, speed, and supply chain resilience
  • How UltiMaker printers are deployed for next-day logistics support

Whether you’re modernizing maintenance operations or looking to reduce equipment downtime, this cheat sheet shows how additive technology can deliver real results - fast.

Felipe Castaneda

Creative director, UlitMaker

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Felipe Castaneda

Creative director, UlitMaker

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Creative director, UlitMaker

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Creative director, UlitMaker

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See what sets UltiMaker apart

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PEI-coated flexible build plate

Integrated Air Manager

More accurate inductive probing

Click and print with 280+ materials

Compatible with Ultimaker

Discover the Ultimaker 3D printers that will streamline your workflow and deliver the quality results you need.

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