US aircraft carriers are using 3D printed parts (for a good reason)

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There's a good reason why US aircraft carriers are now using 3D-printed parts

3D printing isn't something you associate with heavy-duty military uses, but it turns out that the U.S. Navy has been using it for its carriers. Here's why.