A ready membership – launching MSTIC
When the Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) award was announced in June 2021, the collaboration already had a head start atypical of other new consortia.
NEST addresses energetics challenges
In September 2021, the Naval Energetic Systems and Technologies (NEST), a partnership between the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division and the National Armaments Consortium, released 56 statements of need for prototype munition technologies, including hypersonic weapons, different kinds of propellants, warheads, logistical equipment, and propulsion systems. More rounds of solicitations are planned every six months.
Optimal methods for installing machinery foundations on ships
A recent Center for Naval Metalworking project looked at optimizing methods for installing machinery foundations on ships. The optimized processes are estimated to save $830,000 over five years.
DEC leads the way to lead-free defense electronics
In February 2021, ATI worked with the U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics to create the Defense Electronics Consortium (DEC). This DoD-sponsored consortium is helping the government identify challenges, needs and opportunities in defense electronics, which have been impacted by the contraction of U.S. electronics manufacturing and other factors.
CWMD Consortium: Detecting, preventing, and protecting against weapons of mass destruction
To celebrate the four-year anniversary of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Consortium anniversary in November, we’re taking a look back at its accomplishments.
CONFERS establishing international standards for satellite operations
The Consortium for Execution of Rendezvous and Servicing Operations (CONFERS) has been developing and publishing consensus-derived, standards for satellite operations since it was established in 2017. In honor of its four-year anniversary, we’re looking at CONFERS’ recent notable achievements.
NAC-DOTC facilitates development of laser that can shoot down drones
The Army has completed testing of a laser that uses directed energy to shoot down small drones. Adversarial drones are an increasing concern for Army combat operations.
CMTC’s additive tooling technology program produces cost and time-saving results
The Composites Manufacturing Technology Center (CMTC), a Navy ManTech Center of Excellence, facilitated a large-scale composite additive manufacturing project that resulted in time and cost savings that may drive significant benefits to organizations performing low volume or custom composite part fabrication and repair.
AMC coordinates research of 3D Printed Sand Molding for Complicated Castings
An American Metalcasting Consortium research project is focused on using 3D printed sand molding for the production of complex, metal-ceramic composite casings. This gives the designer significantly more freedom than conventional green sand or bonded sand molding.