Additive Manufacturing

Abstract

This project supports costs associated with the research and development of Marine Corps Systems Command acquisition process modifications, prototyping, and future logistics innovations to support the USMC Additive Manufacturing (AM) Initiative under the direction of Marine Corps Systems Command. This project invests in the 3D printing of large scale constructs such as metal and polymer landing craft and concrete structures to include buildings and bridges. The USMC Additive Manufacturing Initiative is intended to give Marine units access to additive manufacturing techniques allowing them the opportunity to exercise innovation in the resolution of issues affecting unit combat readiness and sustainment. This effort also supports the development of procedures to enable the approval and manufacturing of items requested from Marines. This involves the development of Marine Corps Policy, the digital data repository required to share equipment technical data and part designs, a part 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. 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, readiness, and sustainment.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2024
• Source ID: 2741_0604289M_4_1319_PB_2024

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Readers

• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Manufacturing Engineering.
• Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.