Additive Manufacturing (AM) of Energetics
Abstract
Additive manufacturing (AM) of energetics provides the ability for tailored and integrated munitions with enhanced capabilities. Integration of unique printed structures and printed energetics with smart fusing can allow for more agile manufacturing processes with reduced development times. As a cross-service area of interest, the Department of Defense (DoD) Communities of Interest in Materials and Manufacturing Processes and Weapons Technologies have engaged in discussions to identify areas of collaboration. In order to rapidly advance additive manufacturing of energetics, a joint effort across the services and the Department of Energy would support the programs interested in AM of energetics, such as Program Executive Office for Ammunition, Next Generation Hand-Grenade, Harpoon, and Lightweight torpedo.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- 1ca6163f4c96a2e60df220b0c33d8de8