Aug. 14, 2024

ARM Institute’s Robotics Manufacturing Hub Team Delivers Free Proof-of-Concept for Southwestern Pennsylvania Manufacturer

See how our team helped a Southwestern Pennsylvania manufacturer design and test a robotics solution for welding and grinding at no-cost. Ready to see how robotics can enhance your manufacturing competitiveness? Fill out our form below!

Sept. 12, 2024

Enhanced government-industry connections a key focus at DLA’s Industry Collider Day

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is looking to solve many of its sustainment challenges by tapping into the innovation ecosystem that’s led primarily by commercial industry, the director said Sept. 10 during the fifth annual Industry Collider Day.

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. 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. 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. 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.

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.

March 11, 2025

Resolving Warfighter Challenges through Innovation and Connections

Honolulu, HI — Director of the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Manufacturing Technology program (OSD ManTech) Keith DeVries said,” One of the biggest takeaways from the Pacific Operational Science & and Technology Conference (POST) are the connections that were made between those with big ideas for improving defense manufacturing and the people or companies who could help bring those ideas to life.”