State of Utah - Mountain West Phase III
Abstract
Under this grant, the State of Utah – through its agent, the University of Utah, intends to create a new manufacturing platform in our nation that will advance economic and workforce resilience in response to changes in Defense spending. Specifically, this project focuses on connecting past, present, and potential Defense-supported metals manufacturers in the states of Utah and Colorado through advanced manufacturing research and development centers via a centralized, artificially intelligent database. This platform will enable Defense manufacturing contractors to efficiently use additive manufacturing processes (e.g. 3D printing) to shorten product development cycles, expand their product mix, and enter new non-Defense related markets. This program will work towards the following goals: (1) Increased economic diversification of businesses; and (2) Increased economic and workforce resilience. This program benefits the Department of Defense, and more specifically Defense manufacturers that contribute to the development and manufacturing of a broad suite of Department of Defense weapon systems including F-35 and Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, by efficiently employing additive manufacturing processes to expand their product offerings/markets and to provide resilient employment and value to society independent of Defense spending levels. Additionally, this program aims to benefit the State of Utah and the State of Colorado through the economic improvements derived from the contract both directly and indirectly. A reduction in Department of Defense spending in these regions can greatly affect the economies in both states. Finally, this program integrates with several federally funded resources, such as the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, to maximally benefit Defense manufacturers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 04, 2020
- Source ID
- HQ00051910007
Entities
People
- Bart Raeymaekers
Organizations
- Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- University of Utah