Best Practices for Rapid Qualification of Additively Manufactured Parts (2022-329-006)

Objective:

The scope of this project is to develop guidance and demonstrate best practices for rapid qualification of additively manufactured (AM) parts to satisfy technical authority requirements that government agencies and the shipbuilding and ship repair industry can use onboard ships and other maritime assets as part of their lifecycle planning strategy.

Summary:

For the shipbuilding and ship repair industry, the resulting work products will provide an industry standard reference for Rapid Qualification techniques and processes for additively manufactured parts. The guidance developed will be available for Government Agencies and commercial ship owners and operators to leverage for the expanded use of additive manufacturing technology in the marine industry. The scope includes a collaborative approach between industry members, including ship owners and the shipbuilding and repair industry to develop the best practices and industry guidance. Government Agencies and commercial shipbuilders and repair providers will be able to reference the resulting guidance in shipbuilding and repair specifications and associated solicitations to provide performance-based requirements for the use of Rapid Qualification processes of additively manufactured parts on virtually all future ship programs.

Key Deliverables / Benefits:

The project will provide a final ABS publication on Best Practices for Rapid Qualification of AM Processes and Parts with Case Study Demonstration Results along with Webinar(s) for Government and Industry on Best Practices.

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