NEVER A FAIR FIGHT

Driving manufacturing innovation to ensure the U.S. warfighter ALWAYS has a superior advantage.

NCDMM Builds Trusted Relationships

The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) executes applied research and development projects to improve the Department of Defense (DoD) weapon and support systems. By integrating key technologies, next-generation materials, and breakthrough manufacturing processes, we ensure that America’s warfighters maintain a decisive advantage.

Our focus areas include:

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Education & Workforce Development
  • Manufacturing Assessments
  • Strategic Roadmapping
  • Distributed Manufacturing & Supply Chain Resilience

Our partnerships with leading industrial, research, and academic institutions help us deliver top-tier solutions and bring emerging technologies to our clients.

Join our Partner Network

For NCDMM, collaboration isn’t just a strategy — it’s the key to our impact. We work alongside government, industry, and academia to push the boundaries of advanced manufacturing, delivering real-world solutions that strengthen our nation’s defense. United by a shared mission, our partners are champions of innovation, ensuring that the U.S. warfighter always has a superior advantage while intensifying manufacturing excellence.

Access Manufacturing Resources & Expertise

Fuel U.S. Economic Growth

Push the Boundaries of Innovation through R&D

Strengthen National Defense