Upkeep of weapons systems and platforms is one of the top priorities and responsibilities of today’s military supply chain providers. But one challenge that the military is facing, with both modern and legacy systems, is whether to repair or completely…
Virtual twin – creating something from nothing for the U.S. Air Force
Advanced manufacturing and design present many unique solutions to existing issues. Whether it is through the creation of items formerly too cost-prohibited to be viable, or as a new way to visualize a design, this technology and its impact on…
Elementum 3D on the advanced materials poised to revolutionize military manufacturing
Often discovery begets more discovery, creativity begets more creativity, and innovation begets more innovation. This is the premise of networking and cooperative business incubators. A great example would be the recent U.S. Air Force Advanced Manufacturing Olympics (AMO), which served…
AMO 2020 demonstrates the future of manufacturing for the military
Keeping the warfighter supplied with equipment, resources, and even parts for repairing weapons and vehicles are all key to successful missions. If a supply line is compromised, the mission is at risk. Keeping everything our troops need on-the-ready through advanced…
The U.S. Air Force’s inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Olympics provides an ecosystem of partnership
Often inspiration comes from unexpected sources. The U.S. Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) sought to tap into the inspiration and innovation of public sector partners with its inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Olympics (AMO). The resulting event offered a picture of…
3d Printing Makes Portable Runways Possible for the U.S Air Force
The United States Air Force is partnering with academia and the private sector to explore advanced manufacturing techniques to solve one of their largest challenges in theater – allowing forward operating troops to land aircraft wherever they are needed. Thanks…
How advanced manufacturing is revolutionizing the way the military makes
One of the most exciting technological advancements in today’s military isn’t a mobile device, or an application, or even an immersive AR application that delivers real-time intelligence to warfighters on a heads-up display. It’s a simple aluminum bracket. That may…
Advanced manufacturing and 3D printing keep the USAF flying
Additive manufacturing is proving its place amongst the U.S. Air Force (USAF). When aging aircraft need repairs, it is often becoming difficult to find replacement parts and cost-prohibitive to manufacture parts using traditional fabrication methods. Unfortunately, until recently, these were…
Advanced manufacturing and smart cities – topics destined to dominate Autodesk University 2019
Next week, the entire digital design community will be coming together in Las Vegas for Autodesk University 2019. This almost week-long user conference and exhibition is designed to highlight the new advancements in digital design solutions – and illustrate what…
10 year Autodesk BPA makes solutions available to the military
Earlier this summer, DLT announced that it had been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) by the Department of Defense (DoD) for Autodesk solutions. This Autodesk BPA will make it possible for the U.S. military to gain access to the…
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