Additive Manufacturing

Abstract

This project supports cost associated with the research and development of Marine Corps Systems Command policy, acquisition process modifications, prototyping, and future logistics innovations to support the USMC Additive Manufacturing (AM) Initiative under the direction of DC I&L. The USMC Additive Manufacturing Initiative is an initiative intended to give Marine units access to additive manufacturing techniques to allow them the opportunity to exercise innovation in the resolution of issues affecting unit combat readiness. This effort supports the development of procedures to enable the approval and manufacturing of items requested from Marines. This involves the development of Marine Corps Policy, an approval process, engineering analysis and testing, establishment of facilities to produce prototype additive manufactured parts and development of training to support the Marine Corps use of additive manufacturing. It also includes research and development of autonomous ground cargo delivery systems, tactical employment of in field digital manufacturing, and sensor driven logistics information technology. This initiative incorporates development of strategic partnerships with other DoN Systems Commands and field activities to develop DoN standards, processes and other associated acquisition activities to support future use of additive manufacturing in DoN acquisition and readiness areas.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
• Source ID: 2741_0604286M_4_1319_PB_2020

Tags

Readers

• Defense Technology Research and Development.
• Manufacturing Engineering.
• Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.