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Increasing Automation in the Shipbuilding Production Process
Award last edited on: 10/30/2018

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : Navy
Total Award Amount
$69,996
Award Phase
1
Solicitation Topic Code
N07-133
Principal Investigator
Christopher B Smith

Company Information

Friction Stir Link Inc

19775 Sommer Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045
   (262) 439-9760
   info@frictionstirlink.com
   www.frictionstirlink.com
Location: Multiple
Congr. District: 05
County: Waukesha

Phase I

Contract Number: N65538-08-M-0018
Start Date: 12/28/2007    Completed: 7/11/2008
Phase I year
2008
Phase I Amount
$69,996
As stated in this SBIR solicitation, The Navy's Program Executive Office for Ships is leveraging the National Research Program (NSRP) to effect change across surface shipbuildingto adapt and implement

Benefit:
The anticipated direct benefits of this project will be improved process capability, reduction of distortion and reduced number of parts to be handling in the ship assembly bay. This will result in lower cost, shortened cycle time, reduced rework, and higher quality in ship structure. Structure in all categories of boats and ships, from small work and patrol boats, to the largest US Navy combat and support ships will be potential commercial applications

Keywords:
Structure, Structure, cellular manufacturing, ship manufacturing process, Robot, welding, Lean Manufacturing

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