Innovation and Transfer of U.S. Air Force Manufacturing T...
Assembly Of Engineering / Manufacturing Studies Board / Committee on Computer-Aided Manufacturin
Air force sponsorship of manufacturing technology projects is often based on the hope that the results will not only benefit the original contractors, but also will be transferred to other Air Force contractors. While some innovations are readily adopted, others are rejected for a variety of reasons. An understanding of those reasons and the process by which investment decisions are made will enable the Air Force to establish policies and proc...