The US Department of Defense is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to advance casting and foundry manufacturing technologies by integrating specific technologies into a modular, scalable digital foundry system that can be set in forward type environments. The desired technologies include:
- Sensorized telemetry and foundry environment control monitoring
- Automated cut-off and grinding post-processing
- Modified off-the-shelf stereolithographic 3D printers for large-format molds
- Digital inspection for foundry automation
- Castings up to 50lbs in weight
The resulting foundry would have the ability to work with the following alloy types:
- Steel Alloys: ASTM A356, AMS 5336
- Nickle Alloys: AMS5878, AMS5891, AMS5377, AMS 5404, AMS5383, AMS5373
- Stainless Steel: AMS5355, ASTM A747
- Aluminum: AMS42185
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 10/15/25.
We encourage participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).
