Jan. 13, 2025

Defense Manufacturing Conference 2024: Advancing Warfighter Capabilities

The Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program (OSD ManTech) recently wrapped up an extraordinary week of engaging discussions and hands-on demonstrations at the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC) in Austin, Texas. The Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel (JDMTP), which includes representatives from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Defense Logistics Agency, Missile Defense Agency and OSD, co-hosted the event. With the theme, “Accelerating America’s Manufacturing Advantage to Win the Great Power Competition,” DMC 2024 promoted dynamic interactions between government, industry, and academic leaders, all seeking to collaborate on efforts to address some of the greatest challenges being faced by our warfighters. With more than 2,000 participants, DMC 2024 was not just a conference – it was a catalyst for  future partnerships among some of America’s largest defense manufacturers, technology startups, the military services and other stakeholders in the defense manufacturing ecosystem. The Department of Defense is committed to ensuring the Nation’s joint forces are equipped with the next generation of cutting-edge capabilities and the workforce to realize a rapid response to new and evolving strategic demands. OSD ManTech exemplifies that commitment by accelerating innovation and advancing manufacturing capabilities now and into the future for the warfighter and, ultimately, the Nation.

Oct. 29, 2024

Inspiring the Next Generation: DoD ManTech Director Connects with Local Students at Allison Transmission for Manufacturing Day

INDIANAPOLIS — Keith DeVries, director of the Department of Defense’s Manufacturing Technology (DoD ManTech) program, celebrated Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) at Allison Transmission in Indianapolis. MFG Day, observed annually on the first Friday in October and throughout the month, is a nationwide initiative aimed at inspiring the next generation of manufacturers and addressing the skilled labor shortage. DeVries collaborated with the counseling staff of Bloomington High School South (BHSS), Allison Transmission, and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation to introduce students to the diverse career paths in the manufacturing industry.

Oct. 29, 2024

DoD ManTech Seeks Innovation Manufacturing Solutions Through New Broad Other Transaction Announcement

The Department of Defense (DoD) Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) program is seeking to identify novel manufacturing process and emerging technologies from industry, already at mid or high readiness levels, to innovate manufacturing for both commercial solutions and DoD-developed technologies within the Department’s industrial base.

Oct. 23, 2024

DoD ManTech Announces Leadership Changes: Stephen Recchia and Stephen Luckowski Take on Key Roles

The Department of Defense (DoD) Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) program recently announced two leadership changes, with Dr. Stephen Recchia and Mr. Stephen Luckowski stepping into new roles that will drive the program’s future efforts.

Oct. 15, 2024

ARM Institute Celebrates 2024 Class of Champions

The ARM Institute Champion Awards celebrate individuals from across the ARM Institute’s 400+ member organization consortium who have gone above and beyond to promote the institute’s mission.

Oct. 15, 2024

New Education & Workforce Development Project Call

The ARM Institute is excited to release our new Education & Workforce Development (EWD) Project Call centered on helping our Members apply for and undergo the ARM Endorsement evaluation process for training programs at no cost!

Oct. 15, 2024

2024 Advanced Materials Challenge Project Call

LIFT and the Department of Defense today announced the launch of the 2024 Advanced Materials Challenge. The Advanced Materials Challenge is designed for industry and academia from across the nation to develop and accelerate the delivery of innovative material solutions for DoD applications.

Oct. 11, 2024

Manufacturing Day 2024: Demystifying Careers in Advanced Manufacturing

NextFlex, in collaboration with NIST, held a discussion on dispelling the myths of Advanced Manufacturing. Some common manufacturing myths are: manufacturing is dirty and dangerous; manufacturing is unskilled; manufacturing means long hours and being underpaid; manufacturing is working on an assembly line. Our moderator, Brad Conrad, guided a discussion around these and other myths to provide current and real answers to help show that manufacturing is a viable career choice for anyone, regardless of their background.

Oct. 10, 2024

DoD Manufacturing Science and Technology Program’s Extended Reality Inspection Project Identifies Transition Sponsors

At a recent demonstration and transition workshop at the Wright Brothers Institute in Dayton, Ohio, the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Manufacturing Science and Technology Program (MSTP)-funded Quality Control, Quality Assurance Companion (QQComp) team successfully identified transition sponsors and established action plans with two Military Service maintenance, manufacturing, and engineering organizations: The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, and the Air Force’s Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC). These are significant milestones for the team as it works toward a solution to a difficult Department of Defense challenge.

Oct. 8, 2024

How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the Manufacturing Workforce

What are the technologies and trends fueling manufacturing’s ongoing digital transformation? In a new series MxD explores the landscape, with this article examining the impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on the manufacturing workforce.