The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to identify, develop and demonstrate coatings that improve the lifetime, efficacy, and ease of use of watercraft coatings. Phase III will focus on the design of coatings that can withstand the abrasion and impact applied by robotic hull cleaners. For more […]

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to identify a viable material to develop a novel switchable adhesive prototype and assess its capability to change from a high to a low adhesive state. In addition to optimizing performance, the service life and performance of this device will also be evaluated […]

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to develop, pilot, and demonstrate a common set of processes and advance the state of modeling and simulation tools to optimize and lightweight critical parts and components that can improve maintenance and sustainment of ground vehicle systems. This initiative will focus on leveraging […]

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to advance the state of new modular automation, robotic technologies, and manufacturing processes to provide a more agile and flexible production line solution that is easier and more cost-effective to operate and maintain. With the goal of providing a complete machining […]

The US Navy is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to leverage commercial industry best practices, tools, and emerging technologies to refine and optimize processes that improve organizational production, maintenance, and sustainment outcomes at a shipyard. Phase II will focus on establishing and integrating an innovative data architecture designed to optimize Government-sponsored maintenance […]

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to improve the state of the art in software diagnostic tools, problem investigation methods, and agile development processes to properly integrate new electronic components and their associated firmware and software onto a legacy vehicle to ensure a properly functioning and fully reliable vehicle […]

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to advance commercial technologies and processes to more effectively and efficiently identify hazardous chemicals contained in parts and components found in military vehicles and other equipment. Phase II is designed to deliver a common approach and toolset to qualify and validate […]

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to enhance an organization’s ability to react, synchronize, and efficiently allocate required resources by leveraging real-time asset visibility to mitigate the impact of extreme events. The aim of this initiative is to modify the Mobilization Common Operating Picture (MOBCOP) system to synchronize the […]

The US Navy is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to identify a rapid EMI diagnosis and mitigation process, to assist maintainers in EMI-intensive environments. Phase 2 will investigate the methodologies required to test and document the PCI test results of 1,755 EMI penetrations and repair an additional 473 points of entry (POEs) […]

The US Department of Defense is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to leverage advanced commercial technologies and processes to improve the collection of individual health data to reduce the negative impact of workplace health incidents and public health events on supply chains, as well as manufacturing and maintenance and sustainment operations. This […]