The 2019 CTMA Partners Meeting was chocked full of information, much of it coming from five different panel discussions. These panels were comprised of experts in the field who have a deep understanding cross-section of knowledge pertaining to that subject. The panel topics and Subject Matter Experts were: Successful Sustainment Technology Lifecycle: Challenges to the […]
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In 2006, when Michael Miller, Director of Business Development for Universal Synaptics, was about to be deployed to Iraq, he bought an American flag. He carried that flag with him on 70 successful Army combat missions. He now carries the flag wherever he travels and during significant life events. The flag has since been taken […]
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NCMS Project #: 140801 Problem: Intermittent faults are a growing problem in electronic equipment, and many of the maintenance problems are due to material fatigue and interconnectivity problems between electronic components or assemblies. Hard failure, where wiring issues are consistent, are relatively routine to detect and fix. However, major electrical issues occur when the electrical […]
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NCMS Project #: 140838 Problem: The Ncompass-Voyager tests all circuits/wires all the time, concurrently and continuously, for the duration of the test. If an intermittent fault occurs on any circuit/wire, the Ncompass-Voyager detects, isolates and stores the precise location of the event. To date, the Ncompass-Voyager has been utilized with tremendous success on U.S. and […]
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The DoD sustainment and logistics budgets cannot afford to waste a single dollar; hence the services are seeking ways to reduce No Fault Found (NFF) returns and increase materiel readiness to 80% for the F-35, F/A-18, F-16, and F-22 inventories. The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) established the Joint Intermittence Testing Working Integrated […]
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Competitions are a great way of getting innovative technologies in front of key decision-makers. The 2018 DoD Maintenance Symposium featured two competitions: The Maintenance Innovation Challenge that provided a venue to introduce new technology ideas and the Defense Maintenance Challenge that tests and boosts maintenance skills. These events bring together engaging presentations and provide a […]
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The DoD sustainment and logistics budgets cannot afford to waste a single dollar; hence the services are seeking ways to reduce No Fault Found (NFF) returns and increase materiel readiness to 80% for the F-35, F/A-18, F-16, and F-22 inventories. The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) established the Joint Intermittence Testing Working Integrated […]
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While the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was busy repairing and modernizing a variety of Los Angeles-class attack submarines, approximately 1,700 shipyard staff prioritized time to attend the recent NCMS Technology Showcase. The event introduced new and innovative technologies, products, and processes that could assist the maintenance and sustainment communities with filling unmet needs at the best […]
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The 2018 DoD Maintenace Symposium, starting December 17th in Tampa, Florida, is the only event sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of Defense solely focused on the maintenance and sustainment of weapon systems and equipment. NCMS has been an active participant in this event for many years and strongly encourages our member companies to participate and […]
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The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) hosted its first annual NCMS Membership Meeting last week in Richmond VA. Designed to highlight the variety of ways NCMS members benefit from their membership, the meeting was attended by potential, new, and experienced members. “Our intention was to provide our members the opportunity to receive updates on […]
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