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Appendix A: Analysis of Manufacturing Technology Projects
Pages 28-33

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From page 28...
... They comprise 40 percent of the projects during that period. The services provided summaries of the objectives and approaches of all of their ManTech projects.
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... Within the services, the Air Force has the only program with a discernible pattern of projects toward a technical or managerial objective. The Air Force also has the program supporting the largest percentage of large projects.
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From page 30...
... Chart A.1 2ao 2BY} 240 2ZO 1JO 1 60 140 1 20 100 80 60 40 O ~ : COSQUALI~ WN W\Y /,//A F~OI~—ICE FCASSlI=~ /1 Army E 9 leave ~ Ajr Force , \\\\N _ it_ _ ~/,/~3 CA? ACT" ORSON The frequent listing of cost reduction in approved project requests suggests either that actual cost reduction projects are more likely to be funded or that packaging projects in cost reduction terms is a good strategy for companies seeking ManTech funds.
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From page 31...
... Although some projects are necessary for developing processes to handle complex shapes or new alloys, the emphasis on metals -- especially steel -- seems inconsistent with the needs of future weapon systems. Much less work in ceramics, electronics materials, infrared sensors, and plastics has been funded than seems warranted.
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From page 32...
... The projects are concerned with generic issues, such as flexible machining of short runs of spare parts or original equipment, and offer wide applicability and significant results. Technology: The manufacture of weapon systems involves a wide variety of production processes, such as welding, forming, machining, casting, and assembly.
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... o The Air Force has equally supported projects in casting, assembly, production of integrated circuits, and forming. · The Navy has also focused on several production processes, such as welding, machining, and assembly.
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