Design Manufacturing Processes for New Materials

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, is seeking innovative solutions to address weaknesses in energy-related supply chains and manufacturing processes. The goal is to develop domestic capabilities for processing and manufacturing, with a focus on workforce development. The project aims to transition from prototype design to enhanced processing and manufacturing capabilities, with the success measured by the ability of the developed domestic technologies to perform as well as or better than the at-risk materials, subcomponents, and processes currently being used. Key aspects of the project include: • Developing domestic technologies for processing and manufacturing • Enhancing workforce development for processing and manufacturing • Transitioning from prototype design to enhanced processing and manufacturing capabilities • Improving the performance of energy storage and specific generation systems • Incorporating commonality and standardization through development, prototyping, and demonstration efforts