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SPEE3D's Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing technology successfully repaired a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle for the Tennessee Army National Guard during a live exercise. A failed battle lock handle rendered the vehicle inoperable, necessitating a replacement that traditionally would take weeks.

Using SPEE3D's Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit, soldiers and engineers produced the replacement part in under ten hours, delivered by drone. The initiative also produced additional components and trained personnel in additive manufacturing. This project earned the Expeditionary & Tactical Additive Manufacturing Excellence Award at MILAM 2026.