ADDMAN Secures Qualification Project for CuNi Submarine Fittings with the US Navy
FORT MYERS, Fla., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a development aimed at reinforcing the United States' national security capabilities, ADDMAN Group, via its HARBEC business unit, has been entrusted with a pivotal qualification project for the US Navy. This project focuses on the Additive Manufacturing (AM) of Copper-Nickel (CuNi) components in submarine fittings, promising to revolutionize the manufacturing landscape for naval applications. Collaborating with industry leaders such as Phillips, Austal USA, the US Navy, and Blue Forge Alliance, this initiative is a critical component of the Navy's strategic plan to overcome supply chain challenges and meet its ambitious "2+1" submarine production targets.
- This project focuses on the Additive Manufacturing (AM) of Copper-Nickel (CuNi) components in submarine fittings, promising to revolutionize the manufacturing landscape for naval applications.
- "The challenges of traditional casting methods have impeded the Navy's ability to meet its production goals.
- Through this project, we are not just solving a supply chain issue; we are contributing to national security," stated Robert Dunn, Sr. Director of Hypersonic and Maritime Business Development at ADDMAN.
- This collaboration underscores a holistic strategy aimed at exploring scalable solutions for the production of AM Naval components, enabling the Navy to achieve its production and operational objectives.