Department of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program

Join Us at the Defense Manufacturing Conference 2024! Mark your calendars for December 2-5, 2024 as leaders in defense manufacturing, technology, and policy converge at the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC) in Austin, TX. This year’s theme, “Accelerating America’s Manufacturing Advantage to Win the Great Power Competition,” highlights the critical role of innovation in sustaining U.S. military superiority. At DMC 2024, participants from government, industry, and academia will exchange insights on strategic policies, cutting-edge innovations, and funding opportunities that directly impact the defense manufacturing industrial base and benefit our warfighters. With over 1,000 attendees and an expanded Exhibit Hall, it’s the premier event for networking, collaboration, and driving the future of U.S. manufacturing. Date: December 2-5, 2024 Location: Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this crucial conversation. Learn more at Dmcmeeting.com #DMC2024 #DefenseManufacturing #Innovation #DoDManTech #Austin2024 #ManufacturingInnovation

We’re excited to exhibit and present at the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC) 2024 in Austin, Texas, next week! DMC brings together leaders and experts from government, industry, and academia to share insights on defense manufacturing policies, innovations, and strategies to benefit our warfighters. https://lnkd.in/eq62N8Uk #ManufacturingInnovation #WarfighterSupport #biofabrication #Regenerativemedicine #Regenerativemanufacturing #DMC2024

?? Exciting news! MxD will be at DMC in booth number 424! We are looking forward to sharing ideas and exploring collaborations. If you’re passionate about advancing the future of manufacturing and digital innovations, let’s connect! ! ???? #DMCConference #MxD #DigitalManufacturing #Networking

R&E Colleagues,? ? Happy Thanksgiving!?? ??? As we come together with family and friends this Thanksgiving, I wish to express my gratitude to each of you for your invaluable contributions to our nation's defense and your dedication to USD(R&E).? ? On this Thanksgiving, it is particularly significant to acknowledge our service members who are stationed away from loved ones, both at home and abroad, safeguarding our safety and upholding our values.? ? These values require protection, especially as we commemorate the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, while we continue to confront threats to the principles we cherish and share with our global partners and allies. I encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the past decade during which our nation has fought to preserve our freedoms. This serves as a poignant reminder of the critical nature of our mission to ensure that when our freedoms are threatened, we possess the most dependable, swift, and adaptable technological capabilities necessary for their defense.? ? Subject to mission requirements and with the approval of supervisors, I am granting a 59-minute early release on November 27, 2024. Contractors are advised to consult their program managers for specific instructions regarding reporting status.? ? Happy Thanksgiving,? Heidi? ?

Recently in Huntsville, Alabama the HON Aprille Ericsson, Ph.D. the assistant secretary of defense for science and technology had the opportunity to visit the U.S. Army DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center. At DEVCOM Dr. Ericsson met with the recipients of the 2025 Applied Research for the Advancement of S&T Priorities (ARAP) Program award. The Hypersonic Infrared Target Sensing (HITS) team was selected as the recipient. The award is a three-year, $45-million project involving the collaboration of more than 50 federal scientists and engineers across the military service labs. "Investments into our military labs and facilities are imperative for the DoD to invest in technological solutions that attract and retain the future workforce,” said?Dr. Aprille Ericsson. “The ARAP funding for the HITS project will support our DoD lab researchers, graduate and postdoctoral researchers on-site and at academic partners labs, thus growing the DoD's depth in multiple emerging research areas." Dr. Ericsson also congratulated the awardees last month at a Pentagon award ceremony.

BioMADE Celebrates Two Years of Advancing the Bioeconomy At DoD ManTech, we’re thrilled to highlight BioMADE, a DoD Manufacturing Innovation Institute committed to transforming the bioeconomy. Recently, BioMADE celebrated the two-year anniversary of the bioeconomy Executive Order with an event at the White House. Over the past year, BioMADE invested $27 million in projects like the Genetic Toolkit for Non-Model Organisms, enhancing bioindustrial manufacturing and workforce development. These efforts directly align with our mission to drive technological innovation and economic security. ?? Want to learn more about how DoD ManTech is advancing the bioeconomy? Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dzxcMVE3 and connect with us here on LinkedIn for more updates! #DoDManTech #Bioeconomy #WorkforceDevelopment #DoDPartnerships #BioMADE #ManufacturingInnovation #manufacturingtechology #miis

ARM Institute Showcases AI Leadership in Robotics and Manufacturing ???? ?? DoD ManTech is proud to spotlight the ARM Institute, a DoD Manufacturing Innovation Institute, for its participation in the AI Horizons Summit and the AI + Robotics Special Competitive Studies Project. ARM demonstrated its groundbreaking work in developing an AI Data Foundry to harness manufacturing data for increased efficiency and innovation. These initiatives align with our mission to advance national security through cutting-edge technology. ?? Key takeaway: By integrating AI and robotics, ARM is helping the Department of Defense optimize the Defense Industrial Base and accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions. ?? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eVC-nNgM Follow us here on LinkedIn to stay updated! #DoDManTech #DefenseManufacturing #Robotics #DoDPartnerships #ManufacturingExcellence #manufacturingtechnology #miis

Defense Manufacturing Conference is less than 2 weeks out! DMC 2024 is the place to be for the DoD manufacturing community, and is on track for a record number of presenters and exhibitors. Don't miss out, as pre-registration closes this Friday, 22 Nov. In addition to managing DMC through our ARCTOS Events team, our manufacturing SMEs will be there in force, including: - Kevin Hasse and Paul Boulware, both presenting in the Education and Workforce Development track on Wed morning, 4 Dec. - Radu Pavel, Ph.D., chairing a session on Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturing and Sustainment on Thu morning, 5 Dec. - Chuck Ward, chairing multiple sessions on Innovative Manufacturing on both Wed and Thu, 4 and 5 Dec. - Lori Baukus, networking throughout to discuss our Training and Technology Transfer initiatives, and available at booth # 330. See the full agenda and register at https://lnkd.in/gNAkj3xn. #DMC2024 #DefenseManufacturingConference #ARCTOS

Thank you to Bradford Academy for joining us last week at LIFT! We enjoyed hosting you for a day of engaging in our hands-on and immersive Learning Lab, as well as a tour of our High Bay! We hope to have inspired your students and opened them up to #advancedmanufacturing career possibilities, which is crucial to Drive American Advanced Manufacturing Into the Future together!

M-EWD Leadership at DISC Summit: Driving the Future of the Defense Industrial Workforce ???? On Oct. 30, 2024, the Manufacturing Education and Workforce Development (M-EWD) team had the honor of participating in the Defense Industrial Supply Chain (DISC) Summit. Dr. Charlene Stokes, program manager for M-EWD, led discussions on two pivotal panels focused on strengthening and enhancing the Department of Defense (DoD) workforce in the aerospace and industrial sectors. During the summit, Dr. Stokes engaged an audience of government representatives, industry leaders, and community college partners by sharing insights on “Strengthening the DoD Aerospace Workforce” and “Enhancing the DoD Industrial Workforce.” ?? Key Highlights: Collaboration with North Carolina: Engaging discussions with industry, government, and academia explored pathways for local talent in advanced manufacturing careers. Strategic focus: Addressing critical skills gaps and preparing the next-generation workforce to meet evolving DoD needs, particularly in advanced manufacturing and AI. ?? What’s next? As we look ahead, we’re exploring new partnerships and initiatives to cultivate a strong talent pipeline for the defense sector. ?? Follow us for more M-EWD updates and insights into the future of workforce development! Visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e67caaF4 #WorkforceDevelopment #DoDManTech #ManufacturingTechnology #DefenseInnovation #AdvancedManufacturing #MEWD #DoDWorkforce #ManufacturingExcellence #TalentPipeline #IndustryCollaboration #STEMCareers #FutureOfWork #DoDPartnerships