Concurrent Technologies Corporation Working on AFRL Contract to Expand Additive Manufacturing Capabilities
2024年7月31日 - 10:00PM
Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) has been selected by the
U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop a
state-of-the-art additive manufacturing (AM) machine especially
suited for department of defense (DoD) advanced weapon system part
manufacturing. The $4.4 million contract, phase two of the project,
aims to overcome the limitations of current AM equipment and
enhance the production of longer parts for critical defense
applications.
The current process of manufacturing large, advanced weapon
system components involves joining multiple smaller AM parts, which
introduces challenges such as strength issues, inconsistent
mechanical properties, and limited design flexibility. By
increasing the capabilities of AM for DoD applications, CTC seeks
to eliminate these drawbacks and streamline the manufacturing
process.
“CTC is committed to advancing manufacturing capabilities and
supporting the defense industry's critical needs,” said Edward J.
Sheehan, Jr., CTC President and CEO. “The technical work we are
performing for this project includes elements of CTC’s full-service
portfolio of AM capabilities including design, testing, post
processing, machining, and qualification.”
Under the contract, CTC will finalize the machine design,
install the equipment, conduct qualification tests, and print near-
or full-height representative geometry to ensure optimal
performance.
"We are proud of AFRL’s continued trust in our ability to
provide value on this important effort," said Ken Sabo, Senior
Director, Manufacturing.
Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is an independent,
nonprofit, applied scientific research and development professional
services organization. CTC collaborates with its technology
transition affiliate, Enterprise Ventures Corporation, to provide
transformative, full lifecycle solutions through research,
development, test, and evaluation work. To best serve our clients’
needs, we offer the complete ability to fully design, develop,
test, prototype and build. We deliver robust, technical, and
innovative solutions that safeguard our national security, retain
U.S. technological advantage, and ensure the primacy of American
manufacturing. For more information about CTC, visit
www.ctc.com.
- Enhanced AM Capability Applicable to DoD Platforms
Mary Bevan
Concurrent Technologies Corporation
814-269-2490
delisad@ctc.com