TRIDENT WARRIOR / RIMPAC
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR Maritime Environments
Snowbird Technologies has been selected by the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE) to participate in the 2024 Naval Experimentation exercises TRIDENT WARRIOR and RIMPAC to employ advanced manufacturing capability to afloat readiness challenges at the point of need.
event details
- The Metal Wire Directed Energy Deposition for Naval Operations Assessment Event is facilitated by FLEETWERX, the NPS innovation hub.
- CAMRE is dedicated to the advancement of additive manufacturing research and education for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps., and Department of Defense.
- The assessement is designed to identify the capabilities and expertise that will provide a competitive advantage to enhance naval readiness via advanced manufacturing technology.
- At the event conclusion in late Summer 2024, a full analysis and case study report will be generated outlining measures to ensure the system is ready for full operation on the land, in the air, and at sea.
The Equipment
Snowbird Technologies was selected because of the Snowbird Additive Mobile Manufacturing Technology platform – SAMM Tech – a 10-foot, containerized and deployable metal additive manufacturing platform powered by a Meltio print system, FANUC controls, and Creaform 3D scanning capabilities.
SAMM Tech will be transported to Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard for utilization on a San Antonio-Class amphibious transport dock where it will participate in activities to support parts production for the ship while afloat and for adjacent afloat ships.
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