US Army
US Army changes water bottles into 3D materials
August 24, 2018
The US Army Research Laboratory have been using recycled polyethylene terephthalate plastic from water bottles and other waste materials to create material for 3D printing. As 3D PRINTING INDUSTRY reports, with these materials, “service members can utilise 3D printers within frontline bases to speedily fabricate replacement parts for military vehicles, weapons and equipment.” Through the […]
Fort Hood recycling program wins award
March 14, 2018
As the Fort Hood Sentinel reports, its Qualified Recycle Program has won the Secretary of the Army Award for Environmental Quality. Recognised as “the U.S. Army leader in recycling”, the program will also “go on to represent the Army and compete in the Secretary of Defence Environmental Awards program this spring.” “As a true leader […]