Attendees included:
Mr. Greg Kilchenstein – OSD (JTEG Co-Chair) – Greg.Kilchenstein@osd.mil
Mr. Greg Russell – USMC – Gregory.russell.ctr@usmc.mil
Mr. Kurt Doehnert – NAVSEA – kurt.doehnert@navy.mil
Ms. Debbie Lilu – CTMA – debral@ncms.org
Mr. Ray Langlais – LMI – rlanglais@lmi.org
On 25 March, 2014 the Joint Technology Exchange Group (JTEG) Principals conducted a monthly teleconference. A brief summary of the teleconference follows:
New Technology proposal Submissions:
Envirotemp – “Transformer Fluid” – A biodegradable, non-toxic dielectric fluid with improved performance and fire safety features. The technology was well received by the JTEG Principals and it was noted that similar fluids were already in use at some installations. It was also stated that use of these fluid types is controlled by the installation and DPW and not the maintenance depots themselves. The JTEG Agreed to post the technology proposal on the website and to encourage dissemination of the information across DOD.
Pendaran Virtual Workplace Simulator Project – Simulation based training program enables improvement in overall depot maintenance performance. FRC-E has conducted a CTMA project with Pendaran and achieved favorable results to include increased productivity. FRC-SW is currently conducting a CTMA project with Pendaran. NAVSEA has also recognized the benefits and proposed similar projects. All agreed that this technology proposal has noticeable potential benefits and encouraged the widest dissemination of the information, to include posting on the JTEG website.
Metal Working – Anniston Army Depot proposed the establishment of a system to allow a redistribution of the excess, or “drops”, resulting from the cutting of certified armor aluminum and steel plates, and other high dollar alloy plates. Currently, the drop remaining after the cutting process is often sold for scrap. Some of these drops are quite large and thick. The group discussed the efforts required to establish such a system, to include the collection, storage, catalogue, packaging/shipping, financial transactions, and corrosion prevention. Greg Russell volunteered to check with the Marine Corps depots to find out how much excess is involved.
Novel Enhanced Tactical Systems (NETS) – Separations Research, LLC submitted a proposal that involves netting made from Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) Kevlar(R) fibers to address the Navy\’s need for an improved deck-edge safety net. The netting improves on nylon netting by being more durable, and improves on metal netting by being lighter and having a lower radar cross-section. This has been a CTMA project. The cords alone can be used in other applications such as sonar buoy cables, ship handling cables, helicopter rescue cables, parachutes cords, and stainless wire replacement. The group agreed to post to the JTEG website.
JTEG Panel for the 2014 CTMA Partners’ Meeting on 20 May.
The group discussed conducting a JTEG panel at the CTMA Partners Meeting in May. We agreed that it provides an excellent opportunity to provide information on Service capabilities and needs to a wide community. It was suggested, since much of the community is industry, to modify the briefing format to include a section that describes the Service’s depot maintenance capabilities as well as highlight the Services’ key technology projects and needs. Kurt Doehnert will develop a new outline based on last years’ template. We will conduct a follow-up IPR in mid-April.
14 Technology Capabilities:
In preparation for a briefing to the ASD(LM&R), each JTEG principal was asked how they are progressing with implementation of the following two technology areas. They were asked to assign one of four implementation levels (Investigative, Pilot, Service/Weapon system, DOD -Wide) to each area. The two technology areas are:
- Automated Robotic Laser Coating Removal
- Automated Wire Integrity Test Sets
Review of New Action Items:
- Post the following technology proposals to the JTEG Website: Envirotemp, Pendaran, and NETS (Action: Ray Langlais(LMI)/NCMS)
- Check with the Marine Corps depots to find out how much excess high value metal is involved. (Action: Greg Russell, USMC)
- Develop a new draft briefing outline for the JTEG Panel to use at the CTMA Partners meeting. (Action: Kurt Doehnert, NAVSEA)
- Assign one of four implementation levels (Investigative, Pilot, Service/Weapon system, DOD -Wide) or not-applicable, to the following technology areas: (S: ASAP)
- Automated Robotic Laser Coating Removal
- Automated Wire Integrity Test Sets
(Action: Bruce Wilhelm (NAVAIR), Tom Naguy (USAF), Robert Dittmann (Army))
Next Meeting(s):
Mid-April – JTEG Principals will conduct an IPR on the JTEG Panel for the CTMA Partners’ meeting on 20 May.
29-30 April – Model Based Enterprise (MBE) Forum (1230-1600)
POC this action is Ray Langlais, LMI, rlanglais@lmi.org, (571) 633-8019