In seeing these trends, DVIRC began exploring technologies that could be rightsized for small and midsized manufacturers (SMMs). To support this effort, several research studies were conducted in the region to identify opportunities to accelerate Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMTs). Key findings included the need for more awareness and education on various technologies and the business needs they met. Equally important was an interest in technology talent, specifically, what knowledge and skill sets companies will require to compete. We subsequently established partnerships with technology firms and system integrators to present cases studies and educational program events to help manufacturers learn about and adopt technologies.
We subsequently established partnerships with technology firms and system integrators to present cases studies and educational program events to help manufacturers learn about and adopt technologies.
In addition to these efforts, DVIRC was awarded a contract with the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment (DOD-OEA) to further help accelerate the adoption and deployment of AMTs to strengthen the capabilities and competitiveness of SMMs critical to the DoD supply chain.
