Abstract Most DoD operations, including maintenance, are dependent on a reliable energy source. But what happens when that energy source is interrupted? Energy resilience is the ability to avoid, prepare for, minimize, adapt to, and recover from anticipated and unanticipated energy disruptions in order to ensure energy availability and reliability sufficient to provide for mission …
Abstract The Department of Defense (DOD) has been utilizing laser and automated paint removal technologies as alternative processes to traditional paint/coating removal methods. These new technologies have demonstrated the ability to reduce costs, reduce waste, improve safety, and increase weapon system readiness. The DoD’s validation and continued development of laser coating removal systems has resulted …
Abstract Department of Defense (DoD) maintenance activities are committed to protecting human health and the environment while ensuring the success of their core mission. Environment, safety, and occupational health (ESOH) must be considered as part of a maintenance program’s overall cost, schedule, and performance risk reduction. Due to the inherent dangers of working in maintenance …
Agenda 1300-1305 Welcome – Greg Kilchenstein (OSD-MR) Presentation 1305-1306 Administrative Notes – Debbie Lilu (NCMS) 1306-1325 Overview – DoD Level Initiatives, Challenges, Future Work – Dean Hutchins & Will Cary (DLA) Presentation – Dean | Presentation – Cary 1325-1340 Rock Island Arsenal Casting & Forging Capabilities – Chris Schladt (RIA) Presentation 1340-1400 Print Plastic to …
Agenda 1300-1309: Welcome – Greg Kilchenstein (OSD-MR) Presentation 1309-1310: Administrative Notes – Debbie Lilu (NCMS) 1310-1330: Welding Overview and Update – Dennis Harwig (EWI) Presentation 1340-1400: Hi-Temp Friction Stir Welding Tooling – Fardad Azarmi (NDSU) & Martin McDonnell (US Army FCDD-GVS) Presentation 1400-1420: Digitally Transforming Welding – Anu Gupta (Microsoft) 1420-1440: Portable Tactical Welder …