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explains. “The NCDMM has internal capabilities, flexibilities, and efficiencies to be able to navigate that.” In addition to deploying best-in-class manufacturing solutions, the NCDMM also leads several industry initiatives that promote the advancement and adoption of state-of- the-art manufacturing technologies, including the nation’s leading and collaborative partner in additive manufacturing and 3D printing innovations. “We have an office in Youngstown, OH, out of which we operate our America Makes program, which is the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute,” says Fleegle. “We have another office in Chambersburg, PA, which is right outside of Letterkenny Army Depot. We do a lot of work with the army there. Then we have an office in Huntsville, AL, adjacent to Redstone Arsenal.” In this way, the NCDMM is well poised to make use of public- private partnerships to find fresh opportunities and engage with new DoD customers.