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Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing is helping the manufacturing companies it supports and, just as importantly, it's having a transformational impact in the lives of the students who complete the program 💙

From IMEC.org – “The defense manufacturing supply chain is critical to both the US Economy and national security.” IMEC is sponsoring an event today (8/15) at the Lowes Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont…Strengthening the Defense Supply Chain. Think big! Stop by the Brad Foote Precision Machining booth to see what we have to offer with our industry leading 5 axis and vertical ID/OD machines. #thinkbig #IMEC #precisionmachining #defensesupplychain

Did you know that the Aerospace and Defense Additive Manufacturing industry is anticipated to grow by around 20% over the next four years (Fortune Business Insights)? Check out these incredible printed pieces showcased at #RAPIDTCT24!

The Navy's Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program continues to drive naval shipbuilding forward by incorporating cutting-edge advanced manufacturing technology into American shipyards and supply chains. At the podcast linked below, you can hear first-hand from the MIB's Advanced Manufacturing Director, Jesse Geisbert, and its Additive Manufacturing Program Manager, Aaron Wiest, to learn more about the U.S. Navy is transforming shipbuilding: https://lnkd.in/eJ9ndBE8

Attending RAPID + TCT? This is a Defense track you won't want to miss!💡 Join David Eduardo Paredes, AM and R&D Engineer at ASTM AM CoE, as he presents "Technoeconomic Analysis of Metal Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing." 📅 June 25, Day 1 of Rapid+TCT 🕜 2:00 PM PST 📍 Conference Room 408 B This presentation will dive into how Wohlers Associates, Powered by ASTM is performing the Techno-Economic Analysis which will provide guidance to the U.S Air Force for its investments in metal powder bed AM. It will highlight critical findings on investment returns and identifies key areas for improvement in metal AM. The goal is to support the U.S. Air Force in making informed decisions that will drive efficiency and adoption of this technology. Visit the ASTM and Wohlers Team at Booth #2121! Learn more and register for #RapidTCT today: https://lnkd.in/gxJBTxjA #additivemanufacturing #3Dprinting #Defense

Last week, the virtual panel discussion “Between the Layers” featured a conversation with industry experts from across the value chain about materials and innovations in #AdditiveManufacturing (AM) for #Aerospace & #Defense (AeroDef) applications. https://lnkd.in/dtppJ64X

🚀 Last week we announced that Admiral Mike Mullen (ret. USN) has joined us as Strategic Advisor, marking a significant milestone in our mission to revolutionize the #aerospace and #defense sectors. The Admiral’s vast experience will be instrumental in pushing the boundaries of precision technology and manufacturing.   His strategic insights and leadership will enhance our #AdvancedManufacturing capabilities as we integrate Nikon SLM Solutions’ Laser Powder Bed Fusion technology with our organic Directed Energy Deposition products. This synergy enables us to meet the complex demands of these critical industries with advanced metal additive manufacturing solutions.   Together, we’re poised to optimize our manufacturing capabilities, strengthen our partnerships, and drive the adoption and scaling of transformative solutions.   Read more from Defense and Munitions here: https://lnkd.in/ebJd8kdA

Critical materials made from flowers, heat exchangers that help keep military assets on station for longer, and environmentally friendly explosives that help keep American troops safe were among the military technologies Pentagon officials saw at the third annual Defense Department Manufacturing Technology Program Pentagon Day exhibition. In addition to seeing firsthand the technologies, attendees also learned about ManTech's mission — to keep service members safe and ensure the DOD can deter and defeat ambitious adversaries through the maturation of technologies that support the Joint Force's needs, in both tactical and operational settings.   “We can't go it alone,” said Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu. “The innovations I saw showed the depth and breadth the department needs to take on the challenges of today and tomorrow. DOD ManTech's ability to bring so many experts across the multiple domains together to work as a team is just exactly what keeps America safe and our domestic manufacturing base more dynamic.” https://lnkd.in/gjUZp_Uy

It's official: we've started a Substack. Today's article? What the defense industrial base can learn from tech companies like Tesla to create efficiencies in manufacturing. Be sure to check it out and subscribe. More to come! #manufacturing #defensetech #21stcenturyoffset Neil Keegan Mislav Tolusic Chip W. Nick Snoad

Additive manufacturing (AM) can reduce cost and lead-time while delivering products with unparalleled geometric complexity. Join our upcoming webinar to hear from industry leaders about today's advancements in technology and materials as well as the production benefits seen when implementing AM. To register, visit https://buff.ly/4cTwYL8 #defenseandmunitionsmag #dmmag #manufacturing #defense #additivemanufacturing #am #webinar #production