JTEG Teleconference Minutes – 20 June 13

JTEG Teleconference Minutes – 20 June 13

 

Attendees included:

Mr. Greg Kilchenstein – OSD (JTEG Co-Chair) – Greg.Kilchenstein@osd.mil
Mr. Tom Naguy-  HQ AFMC/A4U (JTEG Co-Chair) – Thomas.Naguy@wpafb.af.mil
Mr. Steve Morani – JCS J4 MxD – steven.j.morani.civ@mail.mil
Mr. Tom Spitler – HQ AFSC – thomas.spitler@wpafb.af.mil
Mr. Greg Russell – USMC – Gregory.russell.ctr@usmc.mil
Mr. Tim Serafin – NAVAIR – tim.serafin@navy.mil
Mr. Robert Kestler – NAVAIRDEPOT – Robert.kestler@navy.mil
Mr. Mark Braza – NAVSEA – mark.braza@navy.mil
Mr. Frank Zahiri – AFSC/ENRB OL – Robins – feraidoon.zahiri@robins.af.mil
Mr. Matt Heddle – NCMS – MattH@ncms.org
Mr. Ray Langlais – LMI – rlanglais@lmi.org

On 20 June, 2013 the Joint Technology Exchange Group (JTEG) Principals and designated representatives participated in a monthly teleconference. A brief summary of the teleconference follows:

Review of JTEG Business since last meeting:

Briefly discussed the JTEG panel presentations conducted at the 14th CTMA Annual Partners Meeting on 23 May. The session was very informative and generated interest in the JTEG mission.

The JTEG Principals agreed to schedule the monthly JTEG teleconferences from 1300-1430 EST on the last Tuesday of each month. A recurring meeting maker will be sent out with a standard agenda format. Two weeks prior to the meeting an information request will be sent to the JTEG Principals to identify specific agenda topics.

Review Open Action Items:

There were no open action items from the last meeting.

New Business:

  1. New technology idea submissions: Following are brief descriptions of the technology ideas presented and any comments. Presentation slides were previously sent out and should be available on the JTEG website once the idea is posted. If you would like a particular set of briefing slides send an email to Ray Langlais at rlanglais@lmi.org .
    1. Rapid Manufacturing Concept:  Submitted by Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT). This concept involves the development of a turnkey robotic work cell that can be delivered with the capability to perform reverse engineering and repair or fabrication of metal replacement parts. Mark Braza expressed an interest in the capabilities and possibly linking them with the NAVSEA “Moonshine” rapid prototyping capabilities. JTEG Principals agreed to post on the JTEG website.
    2. Automated Structured Light Scanning (SLS) system: Submitted by CCAT. SLS is an affordable reverse engineering (RE) solution which is better, cheaper, and faster than coordinate measurement machines for RE and metrology. Several members, including NAVAIR, were interested in this technology (especially the automation routine) and would like to have CCAT provide a more detailed brief of the capability at the next teleconference. JTEG Principals agreed to post on the JTEG website.
    3. Integrated Manufacturing Models (IMM): Submitted by CCAT. The goal of IMM is to investigate and validate the capabilities of COTS software tools that support the process design for the manufacturing of aerospace engine components, and to identify methods to integrate the existing point solutions into an integrated system of solutions that support upstream and downstream process data exchange. JTEG Principals agreed to post on the JTEG website.
    4. Scalable Aerovoltaic Energy Systems (SAVES):  Submitted by Accio Energy. SAVES utilizes scalable, modular, wind-permeable panels assembled into generator systems that create high voltage direct current. The system is radar-neutral, has no moving parts, is reliable, and easily transportable. SAVES generated a lot of interest from the JTEG community including Steve Morani from the JCS J4, who wanted to share the information with the AT&L energy team. The JTEG will contact the SAVES POC for more information and approval to release the information. JTEG Principals agreed to post on the JTEG website pending approval of submitter.
    5. Advanced Mobile Universal Electrical Tester: Submitted by Frank Zahiri, AFSC/ENRB, Robins AFB. An advanced mobile universal electrical tester with capabilities to provide instant in-situ testing of a complete wiring at all levels. The team is working with Foreign Comparative Testing and is seeking JTEG advocacy for funding support. JTEG to coordinate posting the technology idea on the JTEG website.
  2. JTEG Principals’ Presentations:
    1. NAVSEA –  “Moonshine and Rapid Prototyping”. Mark Braza briefed the PSNY & IMF’s Moonshine , a “Try Before You Buy” capability, which promotes doing everything to simulate, test and experiment before committing to any solution.  He also presented a similar capability at NNSY which is called Rapid Prototyping. Both capabilities provide a physical process which creates ideas previously impossible to attain.
    2. USAF – “Laser Coating Removal Program”. Tom Naguy briefed the Air Force Laser Coating Removal Program. This is a phased approach to validate and implement laser coating removal technology throughout Air Force depots. Phase I (handheld laser coatings removal applications) and Phase II (large area, off-aircraft laser coatings removal applications) have been completed. Phase III (automated full aircraft laser coating removal applications using collaborative robotics) is currently in-process, and Phase IV (low observable coating removal applications, confined space applications, NDI technology) is planned for the future. A Phase III prototype system has been developed and validation of design concepts completed. Multiple system demonstrations have been conducted and an initial BCA completed. Greg Kilchenstein requested a laser de-paint (or coating removal) virtual forum be set-up for late July – early September.  OC-ALC at Tinker AFB and FRC-East at Cherry Point will be among the invitees.
  3. Other new business:  Greg Kilchenstein stated that he would like the Service principals to discuss their most important technology gaps and/or needs at the next meeting. The goal is to determine what capability is needed and then to determine if a requirement exists for that capability.  The JTEG’s objective is to create an alignment between needs, requirements and technology capabilities.

 

Review of New Action Items:

    1. Send out a recurring meeting maker with a standard agenda format. Two weeks prior to the meeting an information request will be sent to the JTEG Principals to identify specific agenda topics.(Action:  LMI) S: 21 June
    2. At next JTEG teleconference (30 July), JTEG Service principals present and discuss their most important maintenance technology gaps and/or needs. (Action: Service Principals)
    3. Submit JTEG approval to post the following Projects to the JTEG Website (Action: LMI; Assist: NCMS):
      1. Rapid Manufacturing Concept
      2. Automated Structured Light Scanning (SLS) system
      3. Integrated Manufacturing Models (IMM)
      4. Scalable Aerovoltaic Energy Systems (SAVES)
      5. Advanced Mobile Universal Electrical Tester
    4. Coordinate with CCAT to brief the Rapid Manufacturing Concept and SLS at the next JTEG teleconference. (Action: LMI)
    5. Provide feedback on the interest presented by other organizations for the technology SAVES. (Action: JCS J4 and JTEG Principals)
    6. Set-up a laser de-paint (or coating removal) virtual forum for late July – early September.  OC-ALC at Tinker AFB and FRC-East at Cherry Point will be among the invitees. (Action: LMI)

 

POC this action is Ray Langlais, LMI, rlanglais@lmi.org, (571) 633-8019