Manufacturing Science and Technology Program

Abstract

The DMS&T investment strategy follows a two-pronged approach built on: 1) broad technology initiatives and 2) specific individual projects meeting more focused manufacturing technology needs. Investments in both cases are built and managed in collaboration with the Department’s research, development and acquisition (RDA) communities (including active, ongoing coordination with the DoD ManTech Program’s Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel) and industry and target the development of defense-essential advanced manufacturing processes and associated workforce capabilities. The portfolio includes a focus on above-the-shop-floor new manufacturing processes and practices having the potential to improve manufacturing efficiencies at broader, enterprise levels. Single specific projects address investment opportunities not associated with selected technology initiatives and enable the program to more surgically apply investments to compelling and sometimes urgent manufacturing needs. Data calls are launched through two methods to identify technology initiatives and single specific issues requiring investment. One method is through the JDMTP. The JDMTP is comprised of the ManTech Directors from the Services, Defense Logistics Agency, and Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD). The call is distributed through the ManTech Directors to the four JDMTP sub panels: Metals Processing and Fabrication Subpanel, Composites Processing and Fabrication Subpanel, Electronics Processing and Fabrication Subpanel, and Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise Subpanel. Potential candidates are evaluated by the JDMTP based on criteria set forth in the call and announcements, and then down-selected for further development prior to final selection. The other method is through funding opportunity announcements to industry. Priority is given to investments that support affordability and producibility of critical enabling manufacturing technologies that cut across multiple platforms. Investments also balance defense priorities in specialty materials, electronics, propulsion and power, and manufacturing processes including "above the shop floor" (lean and business technologies facilitating interoperable manufacturing). Final projects are selected by the OSD ManTech Director, considering input from the JDMTP,and as approved by Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing and Industrial Base Policy (MIBP). Technology initiatives and projects are executed at the Component level.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2019
• Source ID: 680_0603680D8Z_3_0400_PB_2019

Tags

Readers

• Defense Technology Research and Development.
• Manufacturing Engineering.

Technology Areas

• Microelectronics