The US Department of Defense is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to enable the transition of AM throughout the DOD and its industrial base, taking a holistic approach regarding the research of feedstock, advanced materials and processes, automation and controls, post-processing, and non-destructive testing (NDT) evaluation for the qualification, inspection, and assurance of parts being produced via AM.
Specific objectives include the advancement of the following key AM areas:
- Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)
- Plasma Additive Manufacturing (PAM)
- Friction-Stir Additive Manufacturing (FSAM)
- Solid State Additive Manufacturing (SSAM) also known as Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (CSAM)
- Advanced AM Materials Technology
Phase VII will build on the success of the initial phases and focus on increasing the technology implementation tier of SSAM for erosion protection applications to a Tier 4 target by project completion.
If you feel your organization has the technical capabilities and would like to be considered for this project, please complete the form below and upload your organization’s technical capabilities statement.
Interested Submissions Due by 12/30/24.
We encourage participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).
