Additive Manufacturing Focus Area
Abstract
This focus area will develop the enabling capabilities and key technologies required to advance additive manufacturing technology. Additive manufacturing projects are those that use processes in which successive layers of material are laid down under computer control to create functional three dimensional products. The Rapid Reaction Technology Office will leverage the innovative capabilities of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), government laboratories, academia and industry to develop proof of principal prototypes in this emerging field. Projects include spare part replacement, jet engine repair, custom hardware enclosures, and three-dimensional (3-D) models. Products in this area are generally revolutionary and are not being addressed by other organizations. Projects have the potential to significantly reduce the supply chain inefficiencies by storing parts as software and manufacturing on demand, and using rapid prototyping to reduce time and cost of design. Projects can also reduce amount of human manpower required to produce functioning prototypes. Deliverables will inform enhancement decisions and concept of operations development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- c6c28bd5302ce46b17db64ff039cbfff