Military tactical vehicles are required to carry weapons systems, cutting-edge communications gear, and command capabilities, and to bear heavy blast protection. Originally designed to ferry personnel and equipment, most of these vehicles were not designed for all the extra requirements and weight. The Army’s High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), for example, was designed 40 […]
Read More »Bremerton, WA – The Kitsap Conference Center in Bremerton, Wash., buzzed with energy during the recent NCMS Technology Showcase with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF). Fifty-two exhibitors were joined by 950 attendees eager to learn about innovative maintenance and sustainment technologies and processes to increase efficiency, lower costs, and […]
Read More »NCMS Technology Briefs highlight NCMS’s cultivation and growth of innovative technologies. Through our management of government and industry collaborations, we’ve gained insights into novel approaches and best practices that can assist all companies navigate the sometimes complex journey towards advancement. Based on the results of NCMS technology projects, the briefs show the applicability and usefulness […]
Read More »For several years, NCMS has benefited from the talents of interns from the University of Michigan’s Tauber Institute for Global Operations (Tauber Institute). The NCMS projects provide the interns with valuable knowledge and expertise, engaging them in cutting-edge, real-time initiatives. The Tauber Institute is a joint venture between the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross […]
Read More »The DOD maintenance and sustainment community is responsible for ensuring the country’s weapon systems are mission ready. But there are times when the lack of a single part or technology can make the difference between on-time delivery, rapid repair, or an asset grounded. In those circumstances program managers, engineers, and supervisors depend on collaborative relationships […]
Read More »The CTMA Technology Competition provides an opportunity for both commercial and government sources to showcase innovative ways of making maintenance and sustainment operations more agile, effective, efficient, and affordable. The review and selection process will be overseen by top DOD maintenance leaders, providing great exposure to the top six finalists as well as the two winners. Submissions are encouraged by the government, academia, and industry. […]
Read More »he Joint Technology Exchange Group (JTEG) is tasked with improving coordination for the introduction of new or improved technology, new processes, or new equipment into DOD depot maintenance activities. Each month JTEG hosts forums that present information regarding new maintenance and sustainment developments. JTEG invites government, industry, and academia subject matter experts to contribute their […]
Read More »NCMS is assisting the U.S. Army in seeking an industry partner that has the expertise and knowledge to evaluate facility specs and understand its capabilities to meet and /or exceed the requirements for the installation and operation of a large sub-section metal 3D printer. More details/specifications are available. Please contact opportunities@ncms.org for a copy of […]
Read More »NCMS is assisting the U.S. Navy in seeking a partner with capabilities to autonomously clean ship hulls. Background Biofouling on ship hulls poses multiple problems for ship operators and maintainers. Biofouling increases flow resistance, raises fuel consumption, and disturbs marine ecosystems. Cleaning ship hulls using traditional mechanical methods is time-consuming and labor-intensive, produces large amounts […]
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