OUR MISSION

Identify, develop, and deploy metalworking and related manufacturing technologies to reduce the cost and time to build and repair key naval platforms and other relevant industries.

Program

Expertise that supports a collaborative approach to technology development solutions.

How it Works

CNM provides robust capabilities to address the DoD manufacturing industrial base, including state-of the-art metalworking labs and deep expertise in key technology areas.

Industry experts that support the development of technologies for manufacturing better, more affordable U.S. naval platforms and to contribute to maintaining and enhancing our Navy’s technological edge.

OUR GOAL

The primary goal of Center for Naval Metalworking (CNM) is to improve manufacturing processes and ultimately reduce the cost and time required to build and repair Navy ships and other weapons platforms.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

National Scope
US Navy Platform Focus
Industry Project Identification
Rapid Implementation
Quick and Flexible Contracting Process
Project Selection Input from Navy Program Office

CUTTING EDGE

METALS TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

for the World's Most Advanced Weapon Systems

INNOVATIVE METAL

Materials. Design. Manufacturing

REDUCING the COST and TIME

to Manufacture Naval Platforms

OUR MISSION

Program

How it Works

Enterprise

OUR GOAL

KEY ATTRIBUTES

RESOURCES