NCMS is holding an exclusive technology event for its member at the Barstow Marine Corp Logistics Base.
C3A Conference: September 28-30, 2009: New Orleans, LA.
Wayne State is an educational institute with a nationally recognized center of excellence in research.
Ilumisys is focused on next-generation solid-state lighting technology for replacement of fluorescent light tubes with light-emitting diode (LED) lamps.
IBC Materials & Technologies develops advanced surface treatment technologies for wear, corrosion, thermal barrier and special applications. These technologies are used at IBC manufacturing facilities by providing services to different industries and have recently expanded its development efforts to include solutions in manufacture and repair components for defense applications.
Delta Consultants offer services to enhance a company’s environmental program initiatives.
Decision Incite provides engineering services focused on using computer simulation to provide information.
Aerowing is specialized in Rapid Leak Detection, Rapid Sealant Removal and Rapid Curing of sealants, paints and composites for commercial and military aircraft.
ANN ARBOR, MI – April 20, 2009. The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) today announced that Mr. Ralph Resnick has been elected as Chairman of their Board of Directors.
The objective of this CTMA effort is to provide the Army with automated test equipment which has the ability to replace the outdated manual test equipment presently used by government and industry. This capability will reduce cycle time for returned night vision devices and significantly reduce costs to the Department of Defense by decreasing destruction of good image intensifier tubes.
Navy, Capt Tim Matthews, Command Officer, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE), discussed challenges of technology transition faced by his command Projects meeting the immediate needs of the warfighter were highlighted, including the award winning NCMS/CTMA Enhanced Wiring Integrity System (EWIS) project. A number of future challenges and capabilities were also identified. While funding …
ilumisys Partners with National Center for Manufacturing Sciences for Department of Energy Solid-State Lighting Program DoE program to develop eco-friendly LED products, recycling procedures TROY, Mich. – April 15, 2009 – ilumisys, Inc., developer and producer of next-generation solid-state lighting technology, announces a partnership with the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) in conjunction with …
The Event is Filling up Fast! This is the one conference where you can get tangible “world-class” operations knowledge you need to get YOUR organization through these economically challenging times. Hear from 30 your peers – experts in their field – from companies such as Harley-Davidson, The Hershey Company, Wyeth, Stryker Instruments, Lockheed Martin, Trane, …
Dr. Katherine Stevens, Director Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, AFRL, delivered an overview of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The AFRL’s mission is to lead the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. To this end, the AFRL manages the following technology transition paths to support …
Col Dale Johnson, Commander, Maintenance Center Barstow, discussed the mission of Marine Logistics command is to provide integrated supply chain distribution and management to support Marine units in the field while maximizing their readiness and sustainability. With a focus on the warfighter, the logistics command is committed to finding the best integrated solutions. This …
Colonel Ron Alberto, Logistics Corps Commander, Tobyhanna Army Depot provided an overview of the capabilities and systems at the depot including repair and overhaul, manufacturing, engineering and systems integration. Tobyhanna Army Depot is investing in their future and the focus on maintenance technology and the continued insertion of new technology at the depot. …
Dr. Raj Iyer, Director, Data Management/ TACOM LCMC Data Czar spoke on the Logistics Modernization Program. The TACOM Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) integrates product data from the top floor to the shop floor. The LMP enterprise model is the largest ERP system in the world and manages the supply and acquisition of resources across …
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Wired for War – What happens when science fiction becomes battlefield reality?" – Peter Warren Singer, Senior Fellow and Director, 21st Century Defense Initiative, Brookings Institution. The widespread military use of robots has broad implication for manufacturers. Peter Warren Singer is Senior Fellow and Director of the 21st Century Defense Initiative at the Brookings Institution. …
MajGen Scott G. West, Commanding General U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command described the vision and mission of TACOM. TACOM is tasked with supporting a diverse set of product lines through their life cycles, from combat and tactical vehicles, armaments, watercraft, fuel and water distribution equipment, to soldier, biological, and chemical equipment. TACOM has …
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John B. Johns Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Maintenance addressed the challenges faced by the Department of Defense (DOD) maintenance community. Assets worth over $350B Annual maintence budget of over $85B Maintained by 650,000 DoD military and civilian personnel and thousands of private sector companies The maintainers must perform their duties while in …
April 2009 Welcome to The CTMA Connector, a monthly newsletter designed to provide news and ideas about the Commercial Technologies for Maintenance Activities (CTMA) program. The CTMA program is a joint Department of Defense/National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (DoD/NCMS) effort promoting collaborative technology development between industry and the DoD maintenance and repair facilities. This newsletter …
MajGen Scott G. West, Commanding General U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command and NCMS President Rick Jarman
