MENTOR 2

Abstract

MENTOR2 Programs overall objectives are to develop and deploy tools and curricula for collaborative design and digital manufacturing, and to instill innovative problem-solving skills through effective design and manufacturing. AST2 developed digital manufacturing hardware including 3D printers, software and training programs, and utilized them to train civilians and military personnel to address problems methodically and develop solutions through effective design and manufacturing. Marines and sailors have shown exceptional enthusiasm and ability to leverage these tools and training, both under normal and combat situations, cultivated innovative problem-solving skills, and solved numerous problems that improved both operational readiness and efficiency while simultaneously achieving cost savings. AST2 successfully transitioned products from MENTOR2 to US Marine Corps (USMC) and US Navy (USN), Veterans Administration (VA), academic institutions, and are laying the foundation to create a nationally accredited training and certification program in additive manufacturing (AM).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2017
Accession Number
AD1040103

Entities

People

  • Guggilam C. Sresty

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Efficiency
  • Fabrication
  • Manufacturing
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Personnel
  • Operational Readiness
  • Performance Tests
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Naval Personnel Management
  • STEM Education