NGMTI_Overview

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An effective response to these challenges must leverage the nations capabilitiesfor technology innovation. Indeed, the only way that the U.S. can compete overtime with low-wage/high skilled countries is to maintain a leadership role indeveloping next generation advanced breakthrough manufacturing technologies.However, the percentage of DoD and other federal investment in manufacturingsciences continues to decline, while industry has only slightly increased their

investment in manufacturing technologies. This negative trend must bereversed.

ProcessThe NGMTI strategy is to address the common requirements of DoD,government agencies, and U.S. industry to accelerate the development andimplementation of next generation advanced breakthrough manufacturingtechnologies. The flow process for the NGMTI program is presented in the chartbelow.

Thrust AreasThe NGMTI program is built around a series of thrust areas that provide afocused structure for documenting and planning technology requirements that cut

across the nations manufacturing base, including both defense and commercialperspectives. The thrust area topics were selected based on input from industryand government focus groups to define the right umbrellas under which tocapture the high-priority technology needs of the nations manufacturingcommunity.

Emerging Process Technologies addresses areas where new advancedmanufacturing technologies or new applications of existing technologies candeliver breakthrough improvements in manufacturing capability. NGMTI


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addresses broad areas including machine-based manufacturing, wheeledtransportation, aerospace, sea vessels, electronics, and warfighter outfitting.

Model-Based Enterprise allows for simulation and visualization of productmanufacturing and lifecycle support. Reduced numbers of prototypes, human-in-the-loop, reduced manufacturing product variation, and improved costs are keyresults. MBE greatly enhances the ability to deliver superior and affordablecapabilities to the warfighter.

Safe, Secure, Reliable and Sustainable Manufacturing Operations responds tothe uncertainty of the world in which we live and the necessity of ensuring thesafety and economic security of our nations infrastructure. Mechanisms toensure an uninterrupted flow of materials through the supply chain, support themissions of homeland security and counter terrorism, and ensure a reliablesupply of manufactured products are key to meeting these needs. Technologiesfor detecting radiological and explosive materials, for example, are already inwidespread use to protect our borders and transportation systems. These andother sensing and protection technologies are key to countering the threats to our

manufacturing and energy infrastructure.Propulsion and Powerdevelops a view of the future with regard to the militarysneed for the many types of power sources needed. Tomorrows Warfighter,whether a soldier, marine, sailor, or aviator, will rely heavily on these sources todrive a broad variety of tools ranging from communication radios to submarinepropulsion. The DoD looks forward to this thrust areas help in developing astrategic plan to significantly streamline the use and development of future powersources.

Mission Electronics and Optics will develop investment plans for the developmentand application of devices used for reliable communication between the

Warfighter, his chain of command, and advanced tools such as unmannedvehicles. This area will encompass such technologies as radiotelecommunication, laser based weaponry, and gathering RF intelligence.

Orthotics & Prosthetics addresses the application of technology andmanufacturing techniques to the issue of supplying our returning Warfighterssuffering from weakened or missing limbs with an appropriate device that willreturn them to the fully active lifestyle they desire. Technical issues includeproviding comfortable fit for every unique application, real time adaptation of thefit to varying requirements, hygiene, functional performance, replacing handcrafting with science based manufacturing, and cost reduction.

ProjectsNGMTI is conducting projects to accelerate deployment of new advancedbreakthrough manufacturing technologies and processes in alignment with theStrategic Investment Plans. The NGMTI strategy includes direct and indirectinvestment in projects to prove out candidate technologies and to establish thebusiness case for widespread deployment.


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Current projects under the NGMTI program are:Advanced Aerospace Castings Digital RadiographyDefense fuel cell ManufacturingDigital Direct ManufacturingFriction Stir Joining TechnologiesHybrid Bearing Manufacture

High Performance Materials for Personnel Extremity ProtectionModel Based Enterprise Technologies

OutreachNGMTI maintains close contact with senior-level representatives of the industry,government, association, and research communities that have decision-makingauthority and access to resources. This process provides feedback on specificmanufacturing technologies critical to success, current barriers to technologydevelopment and adoption, and ways to accelerate solutions. NGMTI engages abroad audience by way of conference participation (such as the Defense

Manufacturing Conference (DMC)), and publication of quarterly newsletters.

ManagementNGMTI is a program managed by the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), aleader in forming and managing government/industry consortia. ATI providesprogram management and leads the Project Tasks. The Office of the DeputyUndersecretary of Defense (Advanced Systems and Concepts)/Office ofTechnology Transition (ODUSD(AS&C)/OTT is the oversight organization, andThe Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is the Department of Defense (DoD)customer. The program maintains close liaison with the Joint Defense

Manufacturing Technology Panel (JDMTP) and the NSTC Interagency WorkingGroup on Manufacturing R&D, and other organizations.

To Learn MoreTo learn more about the NGMTI program and projects, please visit our website atwww.ngmti.org, or contact:

Chuck AndersonNGMTI Technology Transition Program Manager

(843) [email protected]

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