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"Don’t Tell Me No, Tell Me How:" Additive Manufacturing to Support the U.S. Navy
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In this episode of Inside IALR, host Caleb Ayers is joined by Ereina Avery (Austal USA), Jon Harrison (Phillips Corporation), and Jason Wells (IALR) for a deep dive into the Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE). Together, they explore how this unique public-private consortium is transforming the Navy’s supply chain by developing and deploying 3D-printed parts for ships and submarines. From powder bed fusion to wire arc deposition, the team breaks down the technologies, the challenges of scaling additive manufacturing and the mission-driven collaboration that makes it all possible.
Hear how the AM CoE has delivered critical parts in record time, created transferable technical data packages, and built a model for innovation that supports both the warfighter and the future of manufacturing.
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Chapters
1. Virtual kickoff and guest intros (00:00:00)
2. COE mission and consortium model (00:01:44)
3. Why additive for Navy sustainment (00:05:22)
4. Powder bed vs. wire arc DED (00:07:33)
5. Part selection and triage process (00:11:29)
6. From “printable” to “installable” parts (00:14:19)
7. Dual track: TDPs and urgent installs (00:17:20)
8. What’s inside a TDP (00:21:14)
9. Proving transfer to industry at scale (00:24:03)
10. CMA ecosystem and ATDM workforce (00:25:49)
11. Lessons learned and culture of mission (00:30:13)
12. Final reflections and credits (00:35:28)
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