31st MXS metals shop new 3D printing capability will save man hours, money

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Espinosa, 31st Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician craftsman, U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Stangl, 31s Maintenance Group commander, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, look over a set of blueprints to a new 3D printer for the metals shop at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. Airmen at the metals shop will be able to use the 3D printer as an additive manufacturing tool to make prototypes before creating the subtractive part for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Heather Ley

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NIKON D850

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24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

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40/10

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10/1250

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2000

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