By Matthew Withun, PEO Ground Combat Systems The U.S. Army and other DOD agencies still use hexavalent chromium and cadmium-plated mechanical parts, electrical components, and fasteners on many of its programs. These substances are carcinogenic and hazardous to the environments in which they are produced or disposed of, and they are a human health hazard. […]
Read More »The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) would like to spotlight a recent news article by the US Department of Defense (DOD) announcing it has developed new policies and programs to support the expansion, standardization and availability of training for additive manufacturing (AM). NCMS has collaborated with the DOD on numerous projects that have broadened the use of AM processes for a wide range of military efforts. The DOD’s new steps to enable greater use […]
Read More »NCMS has launched a new periodic communication, called the NCMS Technology Briefs, which will 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 […]
Read More »In 2019 a U.S. Army team took an airless tire on a trip to the Amazon rainforest to test the technology on the Army’s Light Tactical All-Terrain Vehicles (LTATV) to see how it would hold up in extreme conditions. While sleeping in an austere CONEX encampment (aka “Resort”) and trying to avoid the myriad of […]
Read More »Intermittent fault issues are an ongoing problem for electronics across the military. Those that occur in a line replaceable unit/weapon replaceable assembly (LRU/WRA) and weapon systems electrical wiring interconnect system (EWIS) are a challenge for several critical Department of Defense (DOD) platforms, especially aircraft. These intermittent faults―temporary and seemingly random shorts, breaks, and other failures―cost billions of dollars, jeopardize mission success, and reduce readiness. Over the last few years, several CTMA initiatives have introduced and demonstrated innovative intermittent fault detection technologies to […]
Read More »It seems hopeful that pandemic restrictions will continue to be lifted and more activities for large groups can be planned. Slowly and with caution, face-to-face events are re-emerging as the preferred method of conducting and growing business. NCMS has four in-person technology showcases coming in the next few months, which will bring key DOD decision-makers […]
Read More »By Jon Riley With the evolution and growing adoption of digital technologies, the Department of Defense (DOD) is now embracing the possibilities and capabilities of digital engineering in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of new equipment and weapon systems. The DOD is starting to require model-based engineering on selected new programs with the anticipation these […]
Read More »The U.S. Air Force has an immediate need for 1 billet of materials to create Dorsal Longerons (DL) for the B-1. All suppliers that have this material available are encouraged to respond. Problem Materials are scarce and in high demand due to the supply chain disruption from the Covid-19 pandemic. The U.S. Air Force urgently […]
Read More »By Phil Callihan, NCMS NCMS has partnered with the U.S. Navy to leverage commercial AM technology for innovative repairs providing defense-essential M&S. Such capabilities are used across NAVSEA, NAVAIR and the U.S. Marine Corps but have a broad application across the entire DOD. AM is a disruptive technology that holds substantial promise to help achieve […]
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