Additive Manufacturing
This project supports costs associated with the research, development, testing and evaluation of Marine Corps Systems Command acquisition process modifications, prototyping, and future logistics innovations to support the USMC Advanced Manufacturing Systems (AMS) Initiative. This project invests in the 3D printing and machining capability with both metals and polymers. This process establishes a comprehensive digital data repository that enables seamless sharing of equipment, technical data, and part designs. It enforces a rigorous part approval workflow, integrates engineering analysis and testing, and drives the production of prototype parts. Concurrently, it develops targeted training programs to ensure the Marine Corps fully leverages advanced manufacturing programs of record. This initiative actively forges strategic partnerships with Department of Navy (DoN) Systems Commands and field activities to define and implement DoN-wide standards, processes, and acquisition protocols. These efforts directly support the integration of additive manufacturing into DoN acquisition, readiness, and sustainment, ensuring a standardized, efficient, and future-ready manufacturing framework.
FY2027 planned work - Continue the development and implementation of the digital data repository that is critical to sharing technical data across the Marine Corps and with Joint Services and the DLA.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Decrease from FY 2026 to FY 2027 is due to the completion of DMDV Industry Level 4 (IL4) software environment transition and deployment of an off-line mode.
FY2026 plans — current year - Continued the development and implementation of the digital data repository that is critical to sharing technical data across the Marine Corps and with Joint Services and the DLA. - Initiated and completed transition to an Industry Level 4 (IL4) software environment. - Initiated and completed deployment of an off-line mode.