Six finalists for the 2023 Maintenance Innovation Challenge (MIC) were announced today by the Department of Defense (DOD). They were selected by the DOD Joint Technology Exchange Group (JTEG) principals from 89 entries submitted by government, industry, and academic professionals. In alphabetical order, the finalists are: 3-in-1 Portable Surface Preparation System; Jeff Piascik, Atmospheric Plasma […]
Read More »Eontes’ (ee·aan-tuhs) core mission is to foster strategic alliances with enterprises, with the goal of empowering them to fully unleash the potential of their investments in their digital transformation and product lifecycle management (PLM) endeavors. This goal aligns with the genesis of Eontes’ brand story, highlighting the convergence of advanced next-gen technology (EON) with its […]
Read More »NCMS is pleased to share a video produced by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), our co-hosts of the most recent NCMS Technology Showcase. Held September 27-28, 2023, off-base in Bremerton, WA, the event allowed more than 700 attendees a chance to see and test out a wide range of […]
Read More »Ann Arbor, MI, October 4, 2023—The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has released a white paper promoting cybersecurity best practices that will improve the security of the entire industrial base. The white paper, “Addressing Cybersecurity Threats and Safeguarding the Manufacturing Sector,” is written by Kyle Saleeby, Ph.D., Research Staff at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing […]
Read More »The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Thomas R. Kurfess, NCMS Chief Technology Officer, has been appointed to the Department of the Navy’s newly formed Science and Technology Board. The board will provide independent advice and counsel to the Department of the Navy (DON) on matters and policies relating […]
Read More »To reduce CO2 emissions, Americans in both private and public sectors are working to increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Compared to conventional vehicles, EVs have significantly lower greenhouse emissions, so they mitigate climate change, reduce air pollution, and provide health benefits. Yet widespread adoption of EVs is hampered by challenges related to affordability, batteries, and the supply chain for electrical component production. A recent NCMS initiative sought solutions to these issues by researching vehicle electrification and potential crossovers between the civilian and military domains.
Read More »The United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) have announced the Inaugural Contested Logistics Industry Week, to be held September 11-15, 2023, at the Army Sustainment University in Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia. The event is voluntary and open to all interested members of industry, academia, and U.S. Department of Defense. […]
Read More »NCMS is assisting the Department of Defense (DOD) in seeking industry or academic partner(s) with capabilities, technologies, and expertise in Expeditionary and Forward Sustainment Repair within a Contested Logistics environment. [Examples of problems include – in-situ repair of fiber optic cables, faster troubleshooting of complex electrical systems, preventing corrosion across multiple platforms, performing multi-lingual tele-maintenance, […]
Read More »The first NCMS Technology Showcase with the Air Force, held at Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) in Oklahoma City, July 17-18, 2023, provided an opportunity for 59 world-class companies to exhibit how their technologies serve Tinker AFB’s mission: providing sustainment and logistics readiness to deliver combat power for America. Companies exhibited technologies in multiple focus […]
Read More »Sponsored by NAVSEA 05T Technology Office Hosted by MilTech / Northeastern University KRI Potential participants: Government and Industry RFD Description: SEA 05T Rapid Visualization RFD open: July 20, 2023 RFD response due: August 30, 2023 RFD revision summary: package due date extended and location established. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Mission We repair, maintain and […]
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