The US Department of Defense is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to modernize manufacturing and repair capabilities with integration of digital tools and Industry 4.0 solutions for post processing of large components. The overall goal is to develop a digital platform for coupling data streams from scanning, modeling, machine process information, and post-build information for advanced manufacturing.
Specific goals include:
- Developing a multi-process production cell with robotics for scanning, machining, finishing, additive manufacturing and inspection of large castings.
- Integration of automation and controls to enable closed loop process control and autonomous operations of the cell.
- Developing a production cloud solution capable of hosting CUI data and interacting with the automation systems when deployed.
- Developing a full production cell concept demonstrated for a specific component of interest, obtained from a selected casting company.
- Developing a secure environment to handle CUI and NNPI data.
Phase II will run concurrently with Phase I and expand on the previous work to develop an installed production system at a selected castings supplier. In addition, it will further advance the development of autonomous operations, secure cloud development and implementation, and testing on sample components.
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 8/6/24.
We encourage participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).
