NCMS

MAY 13, 2021

Important deadline: The window for project funding through the Commercial Technologies for Maintenance Activities (CTMA)’s Cooperative Agreement will be closing soon. Consider utilizing the CTMA Cooperative Agreement to obligate your expiring funds to […] The post Funding Deadline for New CTMA Projects is Friday, August 13, 2021!

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Manufacturing 40

NCMS

MARCH 24, 2023

The issue of intermittent faults in electronic devices—which the DOD defines as a “momentary discontinuity, a malfunction of a device or system that occurs at regular intervals”—will always […] The post Celebrating the CTMA Program’s Longest-Running Technology: The Automated Wire Test Set (AWTS) appeared first on National Center for Manufacturing (..)

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Automation Electronics Manufacturing 40

NCMS

DECEMBER 15, 2022

CTMA Partners Meeting After a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, nearly two hundred leaders from government, industry, and academia gathered at NCMS’s 2022 CTMA Partners Meeting, held May 3-5 in Virginia Beach, VA.

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Manufacturing 52

NCMS

JULY 26, 2022

Recently, the CTMA Program […]. As the software and hardware used in vehicle systems becomes more complex, reactive vehicle maintenance becomes more challenging and expensive, necessitating increased investment in improving proactive maintenance.

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Manufacturing 90

NCMS

MARCH 24, 2023

A CTMA collaboration recently achieved exceptional success by using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) equipped with ultrasonic testing (UT) […] The post ROV Brings New Success to Naval Asset Inspections appeared first on National Center for Manufacturing Sciences.

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Manufacturing 73

NCMS

DECEMBER 15, 2022

That’s the goal of a current CTMA project that is producing the T-Glass, a wearable eyepiece with audible, hands-free search functions and data-gathering capabilities. While […]. The post “T-Glass” Eyepiece Supports Maintenance Professionals appeared first on National Center for Manufacturing Sciences.

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Function Manufacturing 52

NCMS

DECEMBER 15, 2022

A current CTMA collaboration is addressing these issues, aiming to increase the public’s adoption of electric vehicles and […]. While a variety of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) are available on the US market, there are several barriers to address before they achieve widespread adoption.

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Manufacturing 52

NCMS

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A CTMA collaboration has helped America move closer to accomplishing this goal. Rising gas prices, along with environmental concerns and governmental regulations, have amplified interest in reducing fossil fuel consumption, in part by transitioning to electric vehicles.

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Manufacturing 52

NCMS

OCTOBER 11, 2022

At the time this issue of the CTMA Connector went to press, the first-ever Repair Technology Exercise (REPTX) had just wrapped up in Port Hueneme, CA. NCMS was pleased to assist the US Navy with this successful exercise focused on keeping ships in top shape while at sea. REPTX was designed for government, academia, and […].

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

NCMS

MARCH 16, 2023

For more information about this ongoing project contact CTMA@ncms.org. The post Project Announcement: Enhanced Performance Management System for Maintenance and Sustainment appeared first on National Center for Manufacturing Sciences.

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Manufacturing 52

NCMS

MAY 12, 2023

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to refine innovative advanced digital tools and processes to deliver or repair critical parts when and where they are needed, reducing maintenance downtime as new units are fielded and during sustainment activities.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

NCMS

MARCH 31, 2023

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to develop best practice technical and business process solutions that effectively address corrosion throughout the life cycle of fielded equipment and infrastructure.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

” In addition to the show floor exhibits, CMTS 2023 presents the following special features: CTMA Tooling Pavilion: Led by CTMA, the Tooling Pavilion unites Canada’s tooling industry, showcasing the latest developments in tool design, manufacture, repair, robotics, and more.

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Robotics Robotics Automotive Manufacturing 98

NCMS

MARCH 24, 2023

As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains in vital industries, the CTMA Program designed an initiative to prevent problems with the production and distribution of critical supplies in the event of future pandemics, natural disasters, cyberattacks, and emergencies such as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives (..)

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Supply Chain Manufacturing 52

NCMS

AUGUST 22, 2022

For more information about this ongoing project contact CTMA@ncms.org. The post Project Announcement: Trivalent Chrome Process Development appeared first on National Center for Manufacturing Sciences.

Function 52

Function Manufacturing 52

NCMS

MAY 12, 2023

The US Navy is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to demonstrate the advantages of robotics in the maintenance and sustainment of ship hulls, and to advance the vacuum crawler as a solution to this problem.

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Robotics Robotics Manufacturing 40

NCMS

MARCH 16, 2023

For more information about this ongoing project contact CTMA@ncms.org. The US Navy and Marine Corps are partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to assess the ability of commercially available Blown Powder Directed Energy Deposition (DED) equipment to perform repairs to turbine engine knife edge seals.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40

NCMS

MAY 12, 2023

The US Navy is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to leverage commercial industry best practices, tools, and emerging technologies to refine and optimize processes that improve organizational production, maintenance, and sustainment outcomes at a shipyard.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40

NCMS

MARCH 24, 2023

A current CTMA project, Enhanced Audit Software Readiness Tool, brings together industry partner Ricardo Defense with the US Army […] The post Audit Readiness Tool Enhances Software with Embedded AI appeared first on National Center for Manufacturing Sciences.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40

NCMS

MARCH 16, 2023

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to develop a framework for future sustainment after the US divestiture of the M1A1 through continued US Army development of common components, with unique component development being the responsibility of the new users.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40

NCMS

MARCH 31, 2023

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to assess and demonstrate the impact of a technology-enabled integrated decision support platform on maintenance and sustainment of current and future commercial and warfighting operations.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40

NCMS

MARCH 31, 2023

The US Air Force is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to fully integrate the B-1 Lancer into a digital engineering environment.

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Manufacturing 40

NCMS

MARCH 16, 2023

For more information about this ongoing project contact CTMA@ncms.org. The post Project Announcement: Digital Transformation of Cyber Operations for Acquisition and Sustainment Operations – Phase IV appeared first on National Center for Manufacturing Sciences.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40

NCMS

MARCH 16, 2023

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to advance the state of the art in tools and processes to establish a new digital ecosystem integrated with current government systems and processes.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40

NCMS

MARCH 16, 2023

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to advance commercial technologies and processes to more effectively and efficiently identify hazardous chemicals contained in parts and components found in military vehicles and other equipment.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40

NCMS

MARCH 16, 2023

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to design and integrate a scalable high voltage Modular and Open System Architecture (MOSA) into a hybrid system to assess how the technology can improve reliability, availability, and maintainability across a range of vehicle types.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40

NCMS

JANUARY 25, 2023

The US Marines is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to develop the strategy and verify/ validate prototype software for a maintenance organization’s use of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, with advanced mathematical algorithms in Supply Chain Management to increase parts availability and reduce customer (..)

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Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Prototype  Manufacturing 40

NCMS

JANUARY 25, 2023

The US Department of Defense is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to improve the state of the art in software diagnostic tools, problem investigation methods, and agile development processes to properly integrate new electronic components and their associated firmware and software onto a legacy vehicle to ensure (..)

Electronics 40

Electronics Function Manufacturing 40

NCMS

JANUARY 25, 2023

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to advance the state of the art in systems safety and model-based systems engineering tools to integrate autonomous system hardware and software that will result in an integrated autonomous system that is safe, reliable, and easy to maintain.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40

NCMS

AUGUST 24, 2022

For more information about this ongoing project contact CTMA@ncms.org. The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to develop a resin-based, non-weld patch repair that will allow for quick, temporary, on-site repairs of vital equipment.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40

NCMS

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The US Navy is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to demonstrate how automation and complementary innovative technologies can improve maintenance and sustainment for ship fleets to reduce repair down time and cost and improve time at sea.

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Robotics Robotics Automation Manufacturing 40

NCMS

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to develop and qualify new rubber formulations with higher load capacities and better wear characteristics to improve the longevity of track systems for heavy commercial and military vehicles.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40

NCMS

AUGUST 13, 2022

The US Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps are partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to enhance and expand demonstration of an integrated set of data, tools and processes that provide a common operating picture of all resource requirements across an aircraft maintenance organization to help improve overall aircraft readiness. (..)

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40

NCMS

AUGUST 24, 2022

The US Navy is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to integrate the demand and supply planning processes, identify process controls and accountability standards, and develop scalable process automation initiatives with the capability to iterate divergent data sources.

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Supply Chain Process control Sourcing Automation 40

NCMS

AUGUST 22, 2022

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to develop a Bradley Processing Unit (BPU) design (A common fire control system for BFVs) using technology that is obsolescence resistant while providing smart growth for anticipated functionality.

Electronics 40

Electronics Function Manufacturing 40

NCMS

AUGUST 22, 2022

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to develop, pilot, refine, demonstrate, and document strategic processes that are flexible and sustainable and provide organizational decision makers an effective means to mitigate risks caused by manufacturing and sustainment supply chain disruptions.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Manufacturing 40

NCMS

AUGUST 13, 2022

The US Army is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to assess and demonstrate the impact of a technology enabled integrated decision support platform on maintenance and sustainment of current and future commercial and warfighting operations.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40