SPEE3D's Cold Spray Technology Enables Rapid Repair of MRAP Vehicle for Tennessee Army National Guard
SPEE3D's Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing technology repaired a combat support vehicle during a Tennessee exercise, significantly reducing part replacement time from weeks to under ten hours. The initiative, in collaboration with the University of Tennessee and DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, received the Expeditionary & Tactical Additive Manufacturing Excellence Award at MILAM 2026.

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.




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