NCMS, APLU, & LIFT Host Workshop on Revamping Work-and-Learn Strategies in...
On June 4-5, NCMS, along with the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) and Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT), a Manufacturing USA institute, will be holding a meeting...
View ArticleProject Announcement: Business Transformation Acceleration Initiative
The Department of the Navy (DON) is seeking support to overhaul its administrative processes, especially regarding designing and implementing department-wide business process reform, improving audit...
View ArticleBureau of Labor Statistics: Employment Continues to Grow in Manufacturing,...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLM) reported strong job growth and falling unemployment rates in May, with over 18,000 manufacturing jobs added last month: “Total nonfarm payroll employment increased...
View ArticlePresent your Facility Maintenance Technology to JTEG
NCMS is seeking speakers to present July 31 at the July JTEG Technology Forum featuring Facility Maintenance. JTEG Technology Forums are a venue for manufacturing leaders to share knowledge and discuss...
View Article2018 DoD Advanced Composite Maintainers TIM Recap
NCMS thanks all the presenters, exhibitors, and attendees who joined us at North Island Naval Air Station for the 2018 DoD Advanced Composite Maintainers Technical Interchange Meeting. This year’s...
View ArticleNCMS Welcomes Q2 New Members, Additions to AMMP
The second quarter of 2018 has been a busy one for NCMS. May saw both our annual Members Meeting and the CTMA/DLA Partners Meeting in May in Richmond, VA, at which the range of our membership’s...
View ArticleNCMS This Quarter: Non-Destructive Inspection
NCMS is dedicating the third quarter of 2018 to non-destructive inspection (NDI)—the methods and technologies that allow systems and components to be assessed while leaving them unaltered. Many common...
View ArticleDigitization as Groundwork for Transformative Maintenance Process Improvement
Automated Process and Inspection Guide (AP&IG) Though digitization has existed as a business need for over two decades, the wide array of industries that stand to benefit from digitizing routine...
View ArticleProject Spotlight: Degradation Prevention for Long-Term Tire Storage Sustainment
Improving Tire Durability in Storage with PPG Protective Coatings A serious problem affecting vehicle maintenance operations is the degradation that tires and rim sets undergo when kept in long-term...
View ArticleNCMS Investing in Additive Manufacturing: NCMS to Open New Manufacturing...
The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is pleased to announce plans to establish a new manufacturing innovation center in Harford County, Maryland. Focusing on developing...
View Article2018 Maintenance Innovation Challenge Competition Open
Submissions for the 2018 Maintenance Innovation Challenge (MIC) are being accepted! The competition, announced by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Maintenance Policy and Programs...
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We’re midway through the 20th year of NCMS’ Commercial Technologies for Maintenance Activities (CTMA) Program, and so far, it has been a whirlwind. We don’t know if you’ve been keeping track—sometimes,...
View ArticleSources Sought: Egyptian Air Force Maintenance/Sustainment Project
The U.S. Air Force is taking part in an effort to improve aircraft support equipment for aircraft operated by the Egyptian Air Force. It is seeking to identify external partners to assist with...
View ArticleSources Sought: Component Supplier for “Monitor Display, Back Seat” Part...
The U.S. Air Force is taking part in an effort to improve aircraft support equipment for aircraft operated by a Non-US Defence Entity. It is seeking to identify external partners and suppliers for...
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View ArticleProject Announcement: Reducing Maintenance & Sustainment through an...
Industry and government must continually coordinate on technical activities such as weapons platform – shore interface design optimization, Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization planning, Additive...
View ArticleNCMS Member Merit Network Expands Cybersecurity Footprint with Cyber Range
Most of Michigan’s citizens conduct online business with companies every day. You may be one of the millions of residents in our state that, possibly hundreds of times a day, downloads and uploads...
View ArticleReducing Hazardous Waste and Turnaround Time with No-Mask Electroplating Methods
Advanced Tooling for Chrome and Nickel Plating; Modernization of Nickel Electroplating at Depots Since its inception in the 19th century, the basic process of electroplating has remained fundamentally...
View ArticleUsing Centralized Fleet Monitoring and Management Systems to Leverage Data,...
Centralized Fleet Asset Maintenance System (CFAMS) Whether it’s to support production, storage, transport, or distribution, fleet management in any setting is a complex area of responsibility. It...
View ArticleNCMS Welcomes Three New Staff Members
NCMS is glad to welcome three new additions to the team, Cosima Boswell-Koller, Jennifer Khoury, and Eleanor Shelton! Coming from diverse backgrounds and each supporting different aspects of NCMS’...
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