The USAF Manufacturing Technology Program Status Report.
Abstract
Representatives from the government, academia, and industry gathered in Miami Beach recently, for the 1996 Defense Manufacturing Conference. The Wright Laboratory Manufacturing Technology Directorate (MT) was a key participant at the Joint Directors of Laboratories Manufacturing Technology Panel-hosted event, which took place Dec. 2-5, at the Fontainebleau Hilton Hotel & Towers. The theme of this year's conference was "Issues and Challenges for the 21st Century." Approximately 830 attendees were provided an overview of defense manufacturing, which included detailed discussions related to various manufacturing initiatives and current technology thrusts. The status of both industry and government programs was presented with a vision for the future of defense manufacturing and industrial modernization. More than 70 government and industry exhibits were on display for the duration of the conference. The MT display played a prominent role, highlighting current programs which reduce weapon systems cost and enable advanced performance. Much of the conference centered around technical sessions and mini-symposiums, which addressed metals processing, composites processing, electronics processing, manufacturing and engineering systems, advanced industrial practices, best manufacturing practices, and several special topics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA328899