Advancements in Reverse Engineering Capabilities Improve Readiness, Lower Ongoing Maintenance Costs of Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles
When the military identifies an immediate need for new defensive equipment and vehicles, it pulls out the stops to rapidly field a solution. However, one challenge of rapid fielding is that often traditional documentation processes lag the production cycle, resulting in a lack of technical data packages (TDPs) detailing product fabrication requirements. This was the […]
Read More »Member Spotlight: GVS-RPB
At the start of the pandemic, the world came to know and appreciate the importance of quality respirators and the ability to have easy access to them. GVS-RPB, a global filtration, and personal safety device manufacturer have earned its place in the spotlight for delivering these critically needed products. For decades, the team at GVS-RPB […]
Read More »Advances in Cold Spray and Additive Manufacturing to be Featured at Upcoming Pair of Meetings
Worcester, Mass., a regional hub for tech startups in the Northeast, will host a pair of high-tech industry events relevant to maintenance and sustainment professionals in June. The Cold Spray Action Team (CSAT), and the Large Scale Additive Action Team (LSAAT) will convene June 21-23; CSAT will be at the DCU Center on June 21-22 […]
Read More »Corpus Christi Army Depot to Hold its First Technology Showcase in July
The largest helicopter repair site in the world, Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), will host its first NCMS Technology Showcase this July 13-15, 2022. CCAD, a 61-year-old depot located on the site of the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station (NAS), serves as the Army’s premier helicopter overhaul and repair facility. Also known for delivering world-class […]
Read More »CODE 1000i | Shipyard Innovation Through NCMS
From “Salute” April 28, 2022. Written by: Silvia Klatman After taking a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s Technology Showcase came roaring back in the summer of 2021, offering hundreds of teammates the opportunity to check out industry’s latest innovations. In the six months since […]
Read More »Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Advanced Through Thermography Innovations
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 to navigate the sometimes complex journey toward advancement. Based on the results of NCMS technology projects, the briefs show the applicability and […]
Read More »Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Advanced Through Thermography Innovations
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 to navigate the sometimes complex journey toward advancement. Based on the results of NCMS technology projects, the briefs show the applicability and […]
Read More »2022 CTMA Partners Meeting Registration Deadline Extended to April 22
Event To Offer Unparalleled Opportunities for M&S Community Register now for the 2022 CTMA Partners Meeting, the only event that brings DOD, industry, and academia together to solve maintenance and sustainment (M&S) challenges, develop new partnerships, and learn about innovative existing and emerging technologies. It will be held in-person May 3-5, 2022, at the Delta […]
Read More »Rapid and Agile 3D Scanner with Micron Accuracy Advances Non-Destructive Inspection
Sustaining jet engine blades requires maintainers to identify problems including geometric wear, poor surface quality, leading-edge wear, coating wear-off, and the location and size of cavities. Prompt repairs of these issues prevents engine failures and saves expensive assets. Yet each maintenance action increases costs. The DOD prioritizes maintenance expenditure reduction by its increasing use of […]
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