project award

AMICS System Requirements Review

​DES was just awarded a project from Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) to design and develop a prototype Rapid Portable Manufacturing platform to test and evaluate.  The platform includes both polymer and metal printing capabilities, as well as traditional machining (subtractive) techniques.  DES has helped shape the requirements and create an Equipment List for a successful System Requirements Review (SRR) and is currently finishing the Preliminary Design phase, which began after SRR approval on 19 February.  The mobile manufacturing platform will provide the ability to produce parts and components at the point-of-use, reducing costs, lead time, and equipment downtime.  This project will aid NAVFAC in revolutionizing the US Industrial Base and the ability to support remote maintenance and sustainment activities.