Lincoln Electric, General Dynamics 3D Printing Submarine Components for Maritime Industrial Base

Lincoln Electric is collaborating with the Maritime Industrial Base program and General Dynamics Electric Boat to utilize additive manufacturing for creating submarine components. This partnership aims to address the slow production of submarines and other essential maritime craft in the U.S. The use of additive manufacturing, specifically Directed Energy Deposition (DED), is seen as a way to accelerate construction and delivery of submarines by reducing lead times for critical components. Lincoln Electric's expertise in large-scale DED components, using technologies like Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), positions them as a leader in this space. The collaboration with General Dynamics signifies a crucial step towards enhancing the Navy's shipbuilding and repair capabilities through innovative manufacturing solutions.