Key Takeaways
- 3YOURMIND partners with Phillips Corp. in the US Navy's RIMPAC distributed manufacturing experiment
- The experiment aims to test the effectiveness of distributed production on an operational vessel, using the USS Essex as a laboratory
- 3YOURMIND's software will enable the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) to manage and execute distributed production
- The Phillips Additive Hybrid system combines DED and CNC milling in a deployable platform
- The RIMPAC event will take place from July 24-31 in the Hawaiian Islands
Introduction to Distributed Manufacturing
The US Navy is pushing the boundaries of distributed manufacturing with its Advanced Integrated Mobile Machine Shop (AIMMS) unit, which features the Phillips Additive Hybrid system. This system combines Directed Energy Deposition (DED) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling in a deployable platform. The AIMMS unit has been delivered to the Pacific, and Phillips will be participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) event, the world's largest maritime combat exercise.
Partnership between 3YOURMIND and Phillips Corp.
3YOURMIND, a US and German company, will be partnering with Phillips Corp. at this year's RIMPAC event. The partnership aims to test the effectiveness of distributed production on an operational vessel, using the USS Essex as a laboratory. 3YOURMIND's software will enable the NPS to manage and execute distributed production, providing valuable insights into the potential of additive manufacturing in military operations.
Comparison of Manufacturing Technologies
| Technology | Description | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| DED | Directed Energy Deposition, a type of additive manufacturing | High precision, fast production rates |
| CNC Milling | Computer Numerical Control milling, a subtractive manufacturing process | High accuracy, ability to machine complex shapes |
| Additive Hybrid | Combination of DED and CNC milling in a single platform | Increased flexibility, improved production efficiency |
The RIMPAC Experiment
The RIMPAC experiment will take place from July 24-31 in the Hawaiian Islands. The USS Essex, which has previously been used to test metal 3D printing at sea, will serve as the laboratory for the experiment. 3YOURMIND's software will be used to manage and execute distributed production, providing valuable insights into the potential of additive manufacturing in military operations.
Bottom Line
The partnership between 3YOURMIND and Phillips Corp. marks an important step forward in the development of distributed manufacturing technologies for military applications. The RIMPAC experiment will provide valuable insights into the potential of additive manufacturing in military operations, and the use of 3YOURMIND's software will enable the NPS to manage and execute distributed production with increased efficiency and accuracy. With the ability to combine DED and CNC milling in a single platform, the Phillips Additive Hybrid system offers a powerful tool for military manufacturing, and the results of the RIMPAC experiment will be closely watched by industry experts and military personnel alike.