Intermittent electrical faults are more than just a nuisance to DoD maintainers. They cost the DoD about $2B a year in inspection and re-inspection, repair, replacement, and spares. Unlike a failed electrical component, or an open or a short in a circuit, which you can usually find and isolated by a systematic process of elimination, …
As DoD’s weapon systems age, obtaining repair parts can become increasingly challenging as commercial supply sources become scarce. DoD maintainers are often forced to either locally purchase or even manufacture supply parts. Advanced manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing and CAD machines have made producing non-stocked parts increasingly more viable. However, DoD often does not …
The application of human augmentation has demonstrated benefits to include increased productivity and reduced risk of musculoskeletal injuries across a broad range of tasks. This forum will highlight the use of human augmentation technology in maintenance and how it can be utilized to protect our maintainers from injury while increasing productivity. Agenda 1300-1309: Welcome …
Abstract In order for DoD to make data-driven decisions, asset visibility is a must. One of the most complex and vital tasks facing the Department of Defense (DOD) is providing users and sustainment managers with timely and accurate information on the serialized configuration, location, quantity, condition, movement, status, and identity of equipment, materiel, and supplies. …
Agenda 1300-1309: Welcome and Overview – Greg Kilchenstein (OSD) 1309-1310: Administrative Notes – Debbie Lilu (NCMS) 1310-1330: Cold Spray for Structural Items – Vic Champagne (ARL) 1330-1350: Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) – Robert Kestler (NAVAIR, FRC-East) 1350-1410: DMG-Mori – Hybrid Additive & Subtractive Repair – Dr. Greg Hyatt 1410-1425: Laser Additive Manufacturing …