Steven Simpson has an idea
The ability to 3D print almost anything is enabling diverse entities to produce items with huge time and cost savings. This technology is already being adopted by several of our coalition partners and it is highly probable that it is seen by non-state actors and even individuals as an asymmetric means to cause disruption.
The possible solution is the Mobile Manufacture of Mission Critical Components (M3C2) Box. Although the term ‘Box’ is used; the solution is scalable from a containerised version to a member with a hardened case carrying a 3D printer and laptop. A container sized version would consist of multiple 3D printers capable of printing basic plastic through to composite materials and metals, all of which are currently commercially available and in use within industry and coalition partners.
See full idea pitch: #DEFAus18 Idea Pitch 3D Prototyping and join the @DEF_Aus conversation on Twitter by following #DEFAus18 from 15-16 Nov 18.