Posted on Jul 5, 2018

U.S Air Force Base could save thousands with 3D printed cup handle

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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Home to the largest air mobility wing in the U.S. Air Force, the Travis Air Force Base in California is using 3D printing to develop a cost-effective solution for replaceable handles on military-grade thermoses.

U.S Air Force Base could save thousands with 3D printed cup handle

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Capt Daniel Goodman

Posted 6 y ago

Perfect use of 21st century advanced technology...textbook...LOL....

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PO1 Tony Holland

Posted >1 y ago

Counting down the minutes before the company buys a Congress Critter to outlaw common sense cost savings.

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Posted >1 y ago

Coffee is a requirement in the military, replacing the handle on a favorite mug... priceless

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Capt Daniel Goodman

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Moral imperative....

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U.S Air Force Base could save thousands with 3D printed cup handle

U.S Air Force Base could save thousands with 3D printed cup handle

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