Manufacturing Technologies
Abstract
The ManTech program is mandated by Section 2521, Title 10, United States Code, to create an affordable, world-class industrial base manufacturing capability responsive to the warfighter's needs. The Air Force ManTech major program tenets are: development and improvement of technologies and processes; collaboration with government program offices, industry, and academia; investments in generic technologies than can be applied to different applications, technologies beyond reasonable risk level for industry alone; cost-sharing; multiple system/customer applications; potential for significant return on investment; and customer commitment to implement. To this end, ManTech develops, demonstrates, and assesses advanced manufacturing processes and technologies to reduce costs, improve quality/capability, and shorten cycle times of weapon systems during design, development, production, and sustainment. Where mature processes are not available, laboratory-developed and demonstrated process capabilities are made available for transition into weapon system programs. ManTech objectives are conducted through partnerships with all industry levels, from large prime contractors to small material and parts vendors. Manufacturing Technologies is in Budget Activity 3, Advanced Technology Development, since it develops and demonstrates manufacturing technologies for existing upgrades and/or new system developments that have military utility and address warfighter needs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 0603680F_3_3600_PB_2011
- Change Summary Explanation
- The FY 2010 President's Budget submittal did not reflect FY 2011 through FY 2015 funding. A detailed explanation of changes between the two budget positions is not provided because it cannot be made in a relevant manner. In FY 2010, Congress added $1.2 million for Automated Processing of Advanced Low Observables (RAPALO), $1.6 million for Laser Peening for Friction Stir Welded Aerospace Structures, $0.8 million for Mobile Laser Systems for Aircraft Structures (MLSAS), $4.0 million for Next Generation Casting Initiative, $1.6 million for Production of Nanocomposites for Aerospace Applications, and $1.6 million for Wire Integrity Technology. C. Performance Metrics Under Development.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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