The Office of the Secretary of War Manufacturing Technology Program honored the achievements of individuals and teams in critical manufacturing technologies at the DMTAAs on March 30, 2026, during the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC) in Orlando, Florida. Hosted by the Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel (JDMTP) and sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the awards honored those who have made significant contributions to enhancing warfighter capabilities, reducing costs, and improving performance through groundbreaking innovations.
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Army cuts rifling in cannon bore with promising new technology
Cannon engineers here used literal cutting-edge technology to cut rifled grooves in the bore of a 155mm M284 cannon barrel, leaving barrel conditions optimal for achieving a long-desired goal: bonding protective coatings to the hard steel.
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Army ManTech Breakthrough in Optical Coatings Powers Next-Gen Sensors
The Army’s innovation ecosystem continues to deliver transformative technologies that enhance warfighter capabilities and reduce lifecycle costs. A recent success from the Army Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) program showcases how strategic collaboration between government, industry, and program offices can solve complex technical challenges and accelerate modernization.
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Revolutionizing Cannon Manufacturing with Army ManTech
Army ManTech has pioneered a novel manufacturing process for large-caliber cannons, delivering a prototype facility that demonstrates faster, more cost-effective production. This breakthrough strengthens the Army’s innovation ecosystem and supports continuous transformation in advanced weapon systems.
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DOD ManTech Program Grows U.S. Military Industrial Base
The mission of the Defense Department Manufacturing Technology Program is to reduce the cost and time to manufacture critical defense weapons and systems through the development and application of advanced manufacturing technologies.
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