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Learning From Additive Manufacturing Qualification In The United States Marine Corps 

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What does that mean for the qualification of 3D printed parts? To understand the qualification standards of the Marine Corps is to understand the bins system. Howie Marotto , Colonel, USMCR, and AM Business Development Manager at EWI, contributed to Marine Corps Order 4700.4 related to the Additive Manufacturing Policy.

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Supply Chain: Managing Additive Manufacturing Variation, Qualification, & the Entire Process 

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Peter Le: “In our industry [there are] a lot of traceability requirements, the quality management system, powder handling, all that good stuff,” he says. While this is important for any OEM, production of critical aircraft parts is a lengthy and complex process.