The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) executes applied research and development projects to improve Department of Defense (DoD) weapon and support systems by integrating key technologies, new materials, and innovative manufacturing processes.
WE ARE...
TRUSTED
An independent, unbiased advanced manufacturing solutions provider
CONNECTED
Collaborating with manufactures and providers with innovative technologies
EXPERIENCED
Experts with extensive and diverse manufacturing and engineering backgrounds
ACCOMPLISHED
Executing successful programs benefiting the warfighter
NCDMM is well connected to the world of advanced manufacturing – including leading industrial providers to respected research and development laboratories to prominent academic research programs.
NCDMM staff are experienced and professional with diverse advanced manufacturing backgrounds and deep perspectives to assess customer needs.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Every NCDMM project is objective-driven and impact-oriented.
We work hard to align the needs of our clients with innovative manufacturing technologies of our partners.
We keep our clients informed to ensure expectations are met and exceeded.
Additive Manufacturing
Need:
Improve mobile control of 3D Printers
Solution:
Develop a free scriptable software for mobile control
Impact:
Open-source software allows integration into additive workflows
Hypersonics
Need:
Materials to withstand high temperatures
Solution:
Develop a material to meet heat and dielectric requirements
Impact:
Cost savings / cost avoidance $6.6M
Advanced Manufacturing
Need:
Improve inspection accuracy rates of automated fiber placement (AFP) components
Solution:
Develop an automated inspection system to improve defect detection
Impact:
Real-time defect detention rates of up to 99.7%
Aerospace
Need:
Improve cutting tool performance on composite material
Solution:
Implementation of new tool geometry, material, and coating
Impact:
Cost savings / cost avoidance of $222.6M
Rotocraft
Need:
Reduce failures due to poor alignment methods
Solution:
Implemented portable system to maintain helicopter
Impact:
Reduce maintenance tasks by 50%
Automation
Need:
Adapt automation technology for aerospace application
Solution:
Develop adaptive mobile robotic system for large aircraft maintenance
Impact:
Dramatically increase productivity and throughput
Assessments
Need:
Efficient machining
Solution:
Tool path optimization and coolant recycling
Impact:
Extended tool life with reduced energy use
Crisis Response
Need:
Critical products during crisis
Solution:
Accelerate match-making providers to critical needs
Impact:
Rapid deployment of U.S. manufacturing CAPACITY
Roadmapping
Need:
Future investment and implementation strategy
Solution:
A roadmap for technology implementation
Impact:
DoD-wide collaboration; investment strategies
Training
Need:
Capability to perform to IPC/MIL Standards
Solution:
Soldering Training and Certification
Impact:
Highly skilled technicians able to perform complex electronics tasks