A 3D printed boat, 3Dirigo X, built by the University of Maine is launched, advancing future of maritime manufacturing

Aug 28, 2026 HAMPDEN, Maine — The University of Maine launched a 30-foot, high-performance, 3D-printed boat Friday that researchers said could help manufacturers build vessels faster, cut the need for expensive molds and adapt designs more quickly for commercial and defense use. The vessel, 3Dirigo X, was designed and manufactured at UMaine’s Advanced Structures and…


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